Woman dies at metropolis centre lodge and company warned to not go away their rooms as police launch investigation
A woman has died after being found unconscious at a city centre hotel where residents have been told to stay in their rooms.
The woman, who is yet to be named, was found unconscious inside the Royal Nelson Hotel in the centre of Liverpool earlier today.
Emergency services were called to the Hotham Street hotel at around 1.40pm but were unable to save the woman, who was pronounced dead.
A significant police presence remains at the scene this afternoon as Merseyside Police begin their investigations.
CSI officers in white suits were spotted walking in and out of the accommodation with part of Hotham Street still cordoned off.
A number of people staying at the hotel reported being told not to leave their rooms. One woman said that residents on the top floor of the three-storey building had been told to stay inside.
A significant police presence remains at the scene on Hotham Street in Liverpool following the emergency
The woman, who is yet to be named, was found unconscious inside the Royal Nelson Hotel in the centre of Liverpool earlier today
Another man, who lived on the second floor, said he had been told he was not allowed to go back into his room, and had no idea when he would be able to get back inside.
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, you can call 101 or DM @MerpolCC on social media, quoting log number 25000297013. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
