A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman’s body was found today.

Police were called to the scene in St James Road, Wallasey just after 1pm following the discovery. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with incident and the scene has been cordoned off.

The woman is yet to be formally identified and a post-mortem examination will take place to establish the cause of death.

Anyone with information can contact detectives at Birkenhead police station on 0151 777 2265.