A MAN has been arrested after a man was found dead in Earlestown last night, Wednesday.

Police have launched an inquiry following the death of a 39-year-old man around midnight in Houghton Close.

Detectives are also keen to speak to another man who was at the scene as a potential witness.

Anyone with any information about the incident should contact St Helens CID or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.