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Dovecot Murder Inquiry After 68-Year-Old Rose Johnston Found Dead at Home

A Home Office post-mortem found a blunt force head injury, with detectives focusing on CCTV, doorbell footage, house-to-house enquiries.

Overview

  • Rose Johnston, 68, was discovered at her Ancroft Road address at about 12:35pm on Saturday, October 4.
  • Merseyside Police launched a murder investigation following the post-mortem determination of a blunt force head injury.
  • Officers remain at the scene with a forensic tent and a visible presence as specialist teams conduct searches and gather evidence.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Catherine Walsh urged reports of suspicious activity in recent days and asked residents to share any relevant doorbell or dashcam footage.
  • Information can be provided to Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC or 101 quoting reference 25000817218, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.