Merseyside Police can confirm a murder investigation has been launched following an incident in Southport today, Saturday 13th January.

Officers were contacted at 1.25pm following reports that a 28-year-old woman had been injured at the TUI travel agents on Chapel Street.

The woman was taken to hospital where she subsequently died from her injuries.

The woman’s next of kin have been informed.

A 30 year-old man from the Southport area has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently being held in custody.

It is believed that the incident was domestic-related.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to contact Merseyside Police on 101 quoting log 470 of 13th January or the Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Staff member hospitalised after daylight travel agent attack

response units have closed off the TUI travel agents on Chapel Street with eye witnesses saying a staff member has been injured in an attack shortly after half 1 this afternoon.

An update from Merseyside Police is expected shortly.