A MAN was arrested in Rainhill today on suspicion of murdering an elderly couple in Liverpool.

Police were called at approximately 10.40am this morning (Friday, September 19) after concerns were raised by members of the public about the couple on Huskisson Street in Toxteth.

Officers forced their way into the property and discovered the bodies of a man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s inside.

Following enquiries a 46-year-old man was arrested at around 11.25am in Rainhill.

The couple have been identified and the police are in the process of tracing their next of kin.

Post mortems will be carried out to determine the actual cause of death.

The 46-year-old is in police custody at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 4589 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.