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Police have sealed off an area of Wirral woodland after the body of man was found.

The grim discovery was made by paramedics on Monday morning.

The man's body was found after a member of the public contacted emergency services.

Paramedics attended the wooded area near Croome Drive, Caldy Hill at around 8.30am.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, with his death being treated as "unexplained" by police.

Police have taped off part of the woods and several police vehicles remained at the scene at lunchtime.

Efforts are being made to trace the man's family.

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm emergency services are currently in attendance of Croome Drive and Caldy Hill, Wirral this morning following a report of a body being found in the area.

"Paramedics attended the wooded area near Croome Drive at around 8.30am but the man was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.

"Enquires are ongoing to inform his next of kin. The death is currently being treated as unexplained."