A man's body has been found on Foul Lane in Kew this afternoon.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Officers were called to Foul Lane in Southport today following reports that the body of a man had been found.

"Officers attended at 2pm and found the body of a man in his 30s."

The death is being treated as unexplained but at this time is not thought to be suspicious.

Work is ongoing to contact the man’s next of kin.

Anyone with information is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Probably a poor homeless individual looking for shelter. Sad.