Emergency services were called to the Malmaison Hotel in Liverpool city centre at around 2.55pm on Friday, after a body was discovered
A man has been discovered dead at a Liverpool city centre hotel. Emergency crews rushed to the Malmaison Hotel on William Jessop Way at approximately 2.55pm on Friday, January 16, after receiving reports of a sudden death.
The man, thought to be in his 40s, was declared dead at the scene, police confirmed. Whilst investigations continue, authorities do not currently suspect any foul play.
A police presence remained at the hotel this evening, with four patrol cars and two ambulances stationed outside. One hotel guest reported being prevented from accessing their room on one of the floors because of the incident, reports the Liverpool Echo.
A member of staff at the Malmaison Hotel declined to comment, citing the “ongoing police investigation”.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson stated: “We can confirm that emergency services are in Liverpool city centre following the unexpected death of a man this afternoon, Friday, January 16.”
“At around 2.55pm, officers were called to the Malmaison Hotel on William Jessop Way to reports of a man in his 40s being sadly found deceased.
“Enquiries are ongoing at the scene and there are not initially believed to be any suspicious circumstances.”
