Mystery as woman is found dead in a playing field as police say they are treating death as 'unexplained'

Police are appealing for information over the unexplained death of a woman found in a playing field.

Merseyside officers were called to the Brook Vale playing field in Waterloo, Sefton, at about 5.20am on Sunday following reports of concern for the safety of a woman. 

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Merseyside officers were called to Brook Vale playing field (pictured) in Waterloo, Sefton at around 5.20 on Sunday morning following reports of concern for the safety of a woman

In a statement, Merseyside Police said: 'At this time the death is being treated as unexplained and a post-mortem will be conducted to establish the cause of death.

'Inquiries are ongoing to identify the woman and inform next of kin.

'Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 224 of 29/7/18 or @CrimestoppersUK.'

Sefton is a small village in the borough of Sefton in Merseyside.