A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following reports a woman was stabbed this afternoon, Monday.
Officers were called to an address in Hignett Avenue, Parr at around 12.50pm to reports a woman had been stabbed.
A woman in her 40s was declared dead at the scene.
A 46-year-old man from St Helens has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken to a police station for questioning.
At this stage the incident is believed to be "domestic related", police say.
Police at the scene in Hignett Avenue, Parr
Officers are currently in the area carrying out house-to-house enquiries.
A cordon has been established at the property to allow for forensic examination of the scene.
One neighbour said:“I’ve just moved in, it’s really quiet and nothing like this normally happens.
"The police have been here a few hours. It’s awful.”
Another said: “I got home from work at 2.30pm and saw the police here. It is shocking.
“It is usually a quiet street here and nothing like this normally happens. We all look out for each other and always have done.”
One said: “It’s terrible. There’s been a few police vans and cars all afternoon.
"And the crime scene officers have been in and out."
A police spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify the woman and inform her next of kin.
"A Home Office post mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death."
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 19100103268 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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