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Murder probe launched into Speke woman’s death

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was found in Speke.

Police were informed by the ambulance service of a concern for the safety of a 29-year-old at a house in Heaton Close at around 3.10am on Sunday.

She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced deceased at 4.14am.

The woman has been formally identified and a post-mortem is taking place to establish the cause of death.

Officers remain at the house as forensic and house-to-house enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on 0800 555 111 or via their online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online.