A 55-year-old woman from Litherland has been found dead in a house in Netherton, sparking a murder investigation by Merseyside Police. Tracy McCormack, a mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, was discovered at a property on St Ambrose Croft in Netherton at approximately 10:00 BST on Sunday.
The police force initially treated her death as unexplained and stated that enquiries were ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding her death. A post-mortem examination is set to be carried out to shed further light on the case.
A 30-year-old woman from Netherton was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been released on bail as detectives continue to investigate. Her family has paid tribute to Tracy, describing her as a 'beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend' who will be 'deeply missed' by those who knew her.
Merseyside Police are appealing to anyone with information regarding the death to come forward and assist with the investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Nuttall assured the public that any information, no matter how small, will be beneficial in helping to progress the enquiry.