Merseyside Police have issued a fresh appeal for public assistance in identifying an elderly woman found murdered and her body discovered in a bin bag within Stanley Park, Anfield. Officers were called to the park on Friday afternoon following the grim discovery made by a member of the public around 5:25 p.m.

Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson, leading the investigation, stated that the victim, believed to be in her 70s, has not yet been identified despite extensive inquiries. Her body was found inside a black bag in a walled garden area near the Isla Gladstone conservatory.

"This is a woman whose later years have been stolen from her. She was aged in her 70s so may have been someone's grandmother, someone's sister, someone's auntie or someone's friend," Detective Superintendent Wilson said in a video posted on X. "We need to know who she is so we can find whoever killed her."

Police described the victim as white, 5ft 2in tall, of a small build, with strawberry blonde hair. She was wearing a distinctive pink Nike branded T-shirt. The murder victim was said to be wearing a pink T-shirt similar to the one pictured

The senior officer revealed that the woman's body had lain undiscovered for "a number of weeks" in the 110-acre park. The park is situated between the grounds of Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium and Everton FC's former home, Goodison Park.

Detective Superintendent Wilson urged anyone who has lost contact with a person matching the description or noticed suspicious activity near the location to come forward. She reassured the public that a large and experienced investigation team, supported by forensic specialists, is working to identify the victim and apprehend the perpetrator. Uniformed officers and a mounted unit have been seen patrolling the park since the discovery was reported.

A post-mortem examination has been conducted, but the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed for investigative reasons. Residents have expressed shock and fear following the discovery, with some stating they feel uneasy about being in the park alone.

Police said the woman's body had lain undiscovered for 'a number of weeks' in the park

Merseyside Police have yet to identify the victim, who appears to be in her 70s

Police are calling on the public to help identify a woman found murdered and dumped inside a black bin bag in Stanley Park, Anfield. Pictured: Officers searching the area on Tuesday

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Merseyside Police or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.