A Ford Transit van has been removed from a crime scene on Eastbourne Road where a 32-year-old man was murdered yesterday afternoon.
Police confirmed that two men, a 23-year-old and a 32-year-old were arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers have now cleared the area and the road is fully open to traffic.
Forensic teams worked into the night at the scene, recovering a white Ford Transit on a flatbed truck for further investigations.
Eyewitnesses report that the victim received roadside CPR from paramedics and air ambulance doctors, following dramatic scenes at Compton Road Park where two helicopters landed close to a small crowd of onlookers.
North West Ambulance service confirmed that they did not take anyone to hospital.
Neither the victim, nor the two men arrested, have been named.
OTS received several reports that the victim was stabbed, and that a vehicle may have been used in the attack.
This morning, Eastbourne Road is clear of investigators and the road is fully open to traffic.
Further updates are expected throughout the day. OTS has also approached the North West Air Ambulance for comment.
Yesterday Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested two people this evening (Thursday 22 April) on suspicion of murder in Southport.
“At around 4.50pm, emergency services were called to Eastbourne Road where the body of a 32-year-old man was found.
“A 23-year-old man and a 32-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
“The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
“Officers remain at the scene while forensic and witness enquiries are carried out.
“Detective Chief Inspector Simon Vaughan said: “An investigation is underway following this tragic incident and we are keen to speak to anyone with information which could assist our enquiries.
“If you were in the area this evening, saw or heard any suspicious behaviour, or have any CCTV or dashcam footage, please come forward. Any information, no matter how small, could prove vital to our investigation.”
“If you have any information, or live locally and saw or heard anything, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 0733 of 22 April. ”
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