A MAN and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after police discovered the body of a man in Haydock in the early hours today, Sunday.

At around 12.15am, Merseyside Police were called to 'reports of concern' for the safety of a man, on Beilby Road, in Haydock. 

On arrival officers discovered the body of a man in his 30s in the back garden.

A 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both from Haydock, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

They have been taken to a police station in Merseyside to be interviewed.

Concerned neighbours spoke of their shock: “Last night we heard a lot of slammed doors and raised voices around 1am. 

“Not to the point of a fight but like there was a get together or something.”

Residents added that a number of parties had taken place at the property.

But one neighbour added “never In my life would I have thought” something so shocking would happen.

The neighbour continued: “This area has gone down hill really.

“I just hope they find out what’s happened.”

 
A cordon has been put in place at the property to allow for forensic examinations to take place, with officers currently in the area carrying out house-to-house enquiries. 

The man's family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

He has not yet been formally identified. 

A Home Office post mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting incident number 0518219620, or Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on 0800 555 111.