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Liverpool Echo
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Ellen Kirwin

Police give update on Runcorn Bridge murder investigation

A body has still not been found in connection with an ongoing murder investigation.

Merseyside Police launched a murder probe on Saturday, February 12, after a man was spotted acting suspiciously on the Runcorn Bridge.

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after witnesses claimed to see a man parking his car and acting suspicious the Silver Jubilee Bridge, between 8.30pm and 9pm on Saturday.

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The man, who was arrested in St Helens, was released under police investigation on Monday, February 14.

A second man, aged 38, was also arrested on suspicion of murder in Cheshire but was later released on bail with conditions.

An underwater search unit was later based at the scene and divers could be seen in the Mersey.

However police today confirmed a body has still not been found in connection with the investigation.

Detectives told the ECHO enquiries are still ongoing and anyone with information should contact police.

In a previous statement issued by police, Detective Superintendent Steve Reardon said: "We have spoken to members of the public who have already come forward, and are grateful for their assistance.

"We are still very keen to speak to anyone else who may have driven across the Silver Jubilee/Runcorn Bridge between 8.30-9pm on Saturday, and saw a man acting suspiciously.

"You may have information that could prove vital to our enquiries as we try to piece together exactly what took place.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has dashcam and drove over the bridge at that time - please check for anything that might be significant and send it to us."

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC with reference 22000106196.

Merseyside Police are requesting for anyone using the Bridge at this time with dashcam footage to upload it using the following link:

https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/silver-jubilee-bridge-enquiries

You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information

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