NewsUK NewsMerseyside PoliceA woman in her 30s was found dead at a property in St Helens in the early hours of Sunday morning, as a 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder15:35, 24 May 2026A man has been detained on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in Merseyside.North West Ambulance Service alerted police at approximately 2.55am today (May 24) after a woman in her 30s was found dead at a property in Brook Cottage Close in St Helens.A 63-year-old man was apprehended at the scene on suspicion of murder and has since been taken into custody for questioning. Investigations are currently underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to formally identify the deceased woman.The case is initially being treated as unexpected while these enquiries are conducted.Merseyside Police has urged anyone with information to get in touch via @MerPolCC or by calling 101, quoting reference 26000410495, reports the Liverpool Echo.Article continues belowReports can also be submitted via their website. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or through their website.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Merseyside PoliceSt Helens RLFCMurder