Body of woman in her 70s found in park as cops fear victim could have been dead for weeks before tragic discovery

A WOMAN’S body has been found in a park and is feared to have been there “a number of weeks” as cops launch a murder investigation. The victim, in her 70s, was found in Stanley Park, Liverpool, yesterday at around 5:25pm. She has been described as white with strawberry blonde hair, but is yet to be identified. Police believe the deceased woman may have been there for a number of weeks. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A post-mortem has taken place today, but results are being withheld for investigative reasons. A murder probe has now been launched and police are urging anyone with information to get in touch. Enquiries remain ongoing to identify her and inform her next of kin. Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said: “We understand that this will be distressing and worrying for people to hear and I want the local community to be reassured that we are doing everything in our powers to find the person or persons responsible and bring them to justice. “We have carried out a number of lines of enquiry, including examining any missing people reports in the Merseyside and wider area, but at this stage we have not been able to identify the woman and would ask for the public’s help by coming forward with any information. “We know she is a white woman, aged in her 70s, approximately 5ft 2in tall, of small build with strawberry blonde hair. Most read in The Sun “When she was found she was wearing a distinctive cerise pink Nike T-shirt.” The force has asked for any walkers or dog walkers who have been nearby in recent weeks to get in touch. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.