Overview
- Human remains were discovered inside a flat at Gerards Court in St Helens following a concern-for-safety report on Thursday, January 8.
- A 65-year-old man from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody while detectives question him.
- Police confirmed a linked scene at a house on Douglas Road in Anfield, where neighbours reported officers forcing entry during a search.
- Forensic teams set up a white tent and a mobile police station at the St Helens address as CSI, house-to-house and CCTV checks continued into the weekend.
- Detectives appealed for information or doorbell footage via 101 quoting log 337 of January 8 or anonymously through Crimestoppers.