The M53 will be closed at junction 10 and 9 at 2.30pm today as police carry out their investigation of missing South Wirral woman, Ellia Arathoon.

The closure relates to the discovery of possible human remains found in the search for missing 29-year-old Ms Arathoon.

Detective inspector of the Cheshire Police Major Investigation team said: “I would like to thank the public for their patience and the support that they have provided throughout the investigation.

“Unfortunately, due to the complexity of the crime scene we are unable to avoid the road closure. However, we are doing all that we can to minimise the disruption.”