Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder of a man in Sefton earlier today

Merseyside Police have arrested two men after a murder on Eastbourne Road in Southport this evening, Thursday 22nd April. It was originally thought that the man passed away in a road traffic collision.

A 23-year-old man and a 32-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Dozens of police officers attended the scene, where a man received air ambulance treatment following the attack. Air ambulance paramedics were called and landed at nearby Compton Road park.

Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested two people this evening (Thursday 22 April) on suspicion of murder in Southport.”

“At around 4.50pm, emergency services were called to Eastbourne Road where the body of a 32-year-old man was found.”

Officers remain at the scene while forensic and witness enquiries are carried out.

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Vaughan said: “An investigation is underway following this tragic incident and we are keen to speak to anyone with information which could assist our enquiries.”

“If you were in the area this evening, saw or heard any suspicious behaviour, or have any CCTV or dashcam footage, please come forward. Any information, no matter how small, could prove vital to our investigation.”

“If you have any information, or live locally and saw or heard anything, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 0733 of 22 April.”