Woman found dead in the River Mersey this morning

Police statement...

We can confirm that officers were called to the Pier Head in Liverpool at around 6.10am today, Friday 26 November, following reports of concern for the safety of a woman in the river.

Emergency services attended at the scene. A woman in her 30s was removed from the water and taken to hospital where it was confirmed she had sadly passed away.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and we are in the process of formally identifying the woman and informing her next of kin.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC quoting log 123 of 26 November.