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27/11/2006
Couple found dead in museum
Police are investigating a suspected murder and suicide at the World Museum in Liverpool.
Merseyside Police were called to the World Museum on Sunday, following reports that a man had fallen to his death from a balcony.
However, police then discovered a teenage girl suffering from stab wounds.
The pair were taken to hospital where both later died.
According to reports, the girl was 17, while the man is understood to be 21, and they both knew each other.
Police said that the girl's stab wounds were not self-inflicted and said that they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
The museum remains closed following the deaths.
(KMcA/EF)
Merseyside Police were called to the World Museum on Sunday, following reports that a man had fallen to his death from a balcony.
However, police then discovered a teenage girl suffering from stab wounds.
The pair were taken to hospital where both later died.
According to reports, the girl was 17, while the man is understood to be 21, and they both knew each other.
Police said that the girl's stab wounds were not self-inflicted and said that they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
The museum remains closed following the deaths.
(KMcA/EF)
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