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A caretaker was found dead at a Liverpool school.

Police are investigating after the body of 54-year-old site manager Andy Gibson was found in a basement room at the Bluecoat School in Wavertree on Wednesday afternoon.

The force say the death is being treated as unexplained.

A letter sent home to parents from headteacher Debbie Silcock said: “I am very sorry to have to inform you that our site manager Mr Andy Gibson was found dead today in tragic circumstances on the school premises.”

She said the school expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr Gibson.

A police spokesman said officers were called to the grammar school at 12.10pm on Wednesday after reports from a member of staff reporting their concerns for the safety of a colleague.

Mr Gibson’s body was discovered in the basement room, which the ECHO understands is away from where pupils are taught.

The force said the body had not yet been formally identified but next of kin had been informed and were being supported.

The police spokesman said the room and an area of the school were cordoned off for investigations to take place.

He said: “At this early stage of the investigation his death is being treated as unexplained.

“A post mortem examination will be carried out in due to course to establish a cause of death.

“Neighbourhood police officers are liaising with the school and local authority to ensure that pupils, parents and staff are given appropriate information and support at this time.”

The ambulance service said they were called to the school but were not required.