A woman in her 50s found near Arno Road in Oxton has died in hospital. Merseyside Police has arrested a 61-year-old man, who is on conditional bail.

A woman in her 50s has died after she was found in Oxton in the early hours of Saturday, and detectives have arrested a 61-year-old man in relation to her death. Merseyside Police published the details at midday on Monday 9 November (Unexpected death in Oxton, Merseyside Police).

What the police have said

The force says it received a report of “a concern for the safety of a woman” at around 5.30pm on Friday 6 November. Following enquiries, she was found in the area of Arno Road in the early hours of Saturday morning.

She was taken to hospital and died later that day. The force has not named her.

A postmortem has been carried out. The cause of death “has been withheld pending further enquiries”, the force says.

The 61-year-old man has been released on conditional bail. He has not been charged. The force describes the case as an unexpected death, and her family are being supported by specialist officers.

What it means for you

  • The force’s statement does not include an appeal for witnesses or a reference number. If you have information, Merseyside Police takes reports on 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
  • We will update this report if the force publishes more.