DETECTIVES are investigating the unexplained death of a man at the YMCA hostel in St Helens.
Officers were called to the YMCA on North Road at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, April 9, by paramedics, who had attended to reports of a man in his 40s requiring medical assistance.
The man was sadly confirmed dead at the scene and his next of kin have been notified and are being supported by officers.
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Forensic and witness inquiries are ongoing, say police.
A 52-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder and have been taken into custody to be questioned.
Detective Inspector Steve Byrom said: “We have arrested two people in connection with this incident, which is initially being treated as unexplained pending further enquiries.
“I would urge anyone who has any information to come forward at the earliest opportunity to assist this investigation. You can speak to us directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”
- Anyone with information is asked to please contact 101, @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 24000326518.
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