Overview
- Merseyside Police say a body was recovered from the River Mersey near New Brighton after a member of the public reported seeing one in the water.
- Officers believe it is the same man who entered the river near West Waterloo Place on Triskelion Way the previous night, though identification has not been completed.
- The man's next of kin have been informed by police.
- Investigators are compiling a file for the coroner, who will review the death to confirm identity and determine how it happened.
- Photos shared on social media showed a large emergency services presence along the New Brighton promenade.