29/07/2013

Arrest Made After Discovery Of Decomposed Body In Merseyside

Three people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a partially decomposed body in Merseyside.

It is understood that emergency service were called to a house in Reeds Road, Huyton just before 18:00 on Friday. Upon arrival they found the remains of a man, believed to be in his 20s.

Two women, one in her 20s, the other in her 50s, and a man, also in his 50s, were arrested on suspicion of concealment of a body and preventing a lawful burial.

Merseyside Police say that a post-mortem examination was inconclusive.

The investigation is ongoing.

(MH)

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