Police were called after the body of a man was found lying in the middle of a street.
Merseyside Police scene on Crescent Road in Walton(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A man was discovered dead in the middle of a street in Liverpool this afternoon.
Merseyside Police were alerted to Crescent Road, Walton, at approximately 12.20pm today, October 15, after receiving reports that a man had been found.
He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
The vicinity was sealed off but this has now been removed.
Nevertheless, a small police presence continues at the location, reports the Liverpool Echo.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, police have confirmed.
Investigations are continuing to formally identify the man.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that officers are in Walton following the sudden death of a man today, Wednesday October 15.
“At around 12.20pm, we were called to Crescent Road off Rice Lane to a man being found. He was sadly confirmed as deceased a short time later.
“At this time, there are no thought to be any suspicious circumstances. Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify him.”
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