A retired detective inspector has been discovered stabbed to loss of life in his residence, sparking a homicide probe.
Andrew McDiarmid, 64, who served for 30 years with Merseyside Police, was discovered with severe accidents on the property in Heswall, Wirral, on Monday, based on his former pressure.
A 21-year-old man arrested on suspicion of homicide on the scene has been detained beneath the Psychological Well being Act. He has been taken to hospital for evaluation.
A 54-year-old girl was additionally arrested on suspicion of homicide however has since been launched on bail, police stated.
Andrew McDiarmid (pictured), 64, who served for 30 years with Merseyside Police, was discovered with severe accidents on the property in Wirral, on Monday, based on his former pressure
A retired detective inspector has been discovered stabbed to loss of life in his residence, sparking a homicide probe. Pictured: Police on the scene
Andrew McDiarmid, 64, who served for 30 years with Merseyside Police, was discovered with severe accidents on the property in Heswall, Wirral, on Monday, his former pressure stated. Pictured: Police on the scene
Officers had been known as to the home on Oldfield Method at 8.45pm on Monday.
Mr McDiarmid was pronounced lifeless on the scene. A submit mortem confirmed the reason for loss of life as stab wounds.
Chief Constable Serena Kennedy stated: ‘Andy joined Merseyside Police in 1978 and spent 30 years with the service, working at Wavertree police station and in CID in Tuebrook, Huyton and Wirral.
A 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of homicide on the scene has been detained beneath the Psychological Well being Act. He has been taken to hospital for evaluation. Pictured: Police on the scene
A 54-year-old girl was additionally arrested on suspicion of homicide however has since been launched on bail, police stated. A submit mortem confirmed the reason for loss of life as stab wounds. Pictured: Police on the scene
‘He retired as a detective inspector in intelligence in 2008. Our ideas and condolences are with Andy’s household at this tragic time.’
One neighbour, chatting with the Liverpool Echo, described Mr McDiarmid as a ‘good man’ who had retired from his job ‘fairly not too long ago.’
The neigbhour added: ‘They (the household) had been very quiet and have lived there for 10 years. It is come as an absolute bolt from the blue.
‘It is utterly surprising and I am struggling to grasp what’s occurred.’
Police stated the investigation remained ongoing and in depth CCTV, house-to-house and forensic inquiries had been being carried out.
Anybody with data is requested to contact Merseyside Police social media desk by way of Twitter @MerPolCC or Fb Merseyside Police Contact Centre with reference 22000056993.