POLICE have launched an investigation after the unexplained death of a man in Birkenhead.

Emergency services were called at around 5.30am today (Sunday) to Holborn Square following a concern for the safety of a man.

The man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify him and inform his next of kin.

Police are currently treating his death as unexplained.

Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.