Man found dead in Litherland park as police urge locals 'stay away'

Man found dead in Litherland park as police urge locals 'stay away'People have been told to stay away with an investigation underway by police after the body of a man aged in his 40s has been found in Hatton Hill Park, LitherlandCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter11:44, 08 Apr 2026Updated 11:49, 08 Apr 2026View ImagePolice at the entrance of the park where the body was found(Image: Liverpool Echo)A man has been found dead in a Merseyside park with police telling people to stay away as they investigate.‌Merseyside Police received a report at around 6.15am today that a body of a man in his 40s had been found in Hatton Hill Park, Litherland.‌He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s death is currently being treated as unexplained and a report is being prepared for the Coroner’s Office.‌Police have asked the public to avoid the area as officers continue their investigation with the incident. All entrances to the park on Hatton Hill Road and Field Lane were blocked with police tape this morning, reported the Liverpool Echo.Several police cars and officers, alongside a forensics van, were at the scene. Many residents nearby were surprised to see police on their doorstep.Article continues belowA man, who lives on Hatton Hill Road, said: "I woke up this morning and the police were already here. I didn't see or hear anything. You get some problems with anti-social behaviour around here but I've never seen the park taped off like that."This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .