Police have launched an investigation after a woman's body was found on fire near a sports centre.

Police were called to The Oval in Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral after a member of the public spotted the body of a 30-year-old woman on fire.

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "The flames were extinguished and a female was discovered, who was unfortunately deceased.

"Merseyside Fire Service and Merseyside Police were in attendance. The female has been identified and next of kin notified.

"Inquiries have commenced into establishing the events leading up to the female's death.

"Early indications suggest that the death is not suspicious."

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