A MURDER investigation is under way following the death of a man in St Helens last night.
Police were called to the YMCA on North Road at 10.50pm following reports that a man in his 30s had been stabbed.
The man was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.
His identity has been confirmed as 33-year-old Lee Andrews.
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The man has not yet been formally identified. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Police are awaiting a pathology report.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody where he is being questioned by detectives.
North Road is closed both ways closed to motorists while police carry out their investigations and is likely to be closed for much of the morning.
Detective Inspector Jenny Beck said: "The investigation is in the very early stages. We are carrying out a number of witness and CCTV enquiries to establish what has taken place."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting log 1143 of 2nd August.
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