An elderly couple had their car stolen just days before their son's death.
It was reported that a silver Ford Fiesta was stolen from Lynton Road in Southport on December 9 at around 7pm. Police state that the car is the only mode of transport for a couple in their 80s, one of whom is terminally ill, and the car also contains their medication.
Merseyside Police also confirmed the son of the elderly man died just days after the car was stolen, on December 11. An appeal to trace the car has been launched, as well as CCTV enquiries.