A woman’s body found in Stanley Park is being treated as a potential murder.
Police were called to the walled garden section of the park at around 5.25pm on Friday (August 28) after being alerted by a member of the public.
Enquiries remain ongoing to identify the woman and inform her next of kin while results of a post mortem have been withheld for investigative reasons.
Early indications suggest the woman, described as being of small build, in her 70s and with strawberry blonde hair, could have been there for several weeks.
Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said: “We understand that this will be distressing and worrying for people to hear and I want the local community to be reassured that we are doing everything in our powers to find the person or persons responsible and bring them to justice.
“We have carried out a number of lines of enquiry, including examining any missing people reports in the Merseyside and wider area, but at this stage we have not been able to identify the woman and would ask for the public’s help by coming forward with any information.
“We know she is a white woman, aged in her 70s, approximately 5ft 2in tall, of small build with strawberry blonde hair.
“When she was found she was wearing a distinctive cerise pink Nike T-shirt.
“Do you recognise the description of the woman or do you have any information about who she is? Please come forward and tell us what you know.
“I would also ask any walkers or dog walkers who have been in the park, and specifically the area of the walled garden, in recent days or weeks – have you seen or heard anyone acting suspiciously or do you have any information which could assist our investigation? Please speak to us as a matter of urgency.”
A police cordon remains place inside the park while enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with concerns is asked to speak to police officers at the scene.
A mobile police station will also be in the vicinity of the park from Sunday.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
You can also report information via their website or by calling 101 quoting reference 26000706383.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.
In an emergency always call 999.