A body of a man has been found at the Wallasey tunnel in Liverpool.

Emergency services attended at around 5.40am today after reports there was a body in the first lane of the Wallasey tunnel slip round towards Scotland Road.

He was confirmed dead at the scene.

There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances at this time and enquiries are ongoing to confirm his identity.

The slip road of the Kingsway Tunnel heading to Scotland Road were and traffic into Liverpool was advised head towards the City Centre and make a U-turn onto Scotland Road.

Arriva North West Wirral cross river bus services 432 and 433 were also diverted via the Birkenhead tunnel.