A POLICE cordon was in place in Thatto Heath yesterday evening after the body of a man was found.

Officers sealed off an area, close to Howard Street and Sunbury Street yesterday evening (Monday, August 13).

Several police vehicles were in attendance and tents were put in place at the scene.

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "There was a non-suspicious sudden death.

"The matter has been passed on to the coroner."