Police close off busy round after ‘body discovery’

Detectives have closed off two roads in the Banks area of Southport tonight after reports that a body has been discovered.

Police and paramedics were called to the junction of Greaves Hall Avenue and Sanderling Lane this evening just after 5.30pm following the reported discovery of a body.

An official statement has yet to be issued by Lancashire Constabulary.

Forensics officers have also been seen on site combing the area and a forensics tent has been erected.

Residents are being asked to stay indoors and the road has been closed off to traffic.