ROADS are closed and a large police presence is in place on Stoney Lane in Rainhill after a woman's body was found in a field (Sunday, October 20). 

Numerous police vehicles and a white forensic tent were spotted at the scene with Stoney Lane and Dee Road cordoned off.

Eye witnesses have said the tent has been erected in a nearby field. 

It is understood Stoney Lane is closed in both directions up to Whiston Hospital.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm officers were called to a field near Stoney Lane/Hemmingsway in Rainhill this morning (Sunday October 20), following the sad discovery of the body of a woman.

"Officers were contacted by a member of the public at just after 8.35am. At this time the death is being treated as unexplained but there are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

"Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify the woman and inform her next of kin."