A man has been found dead at a hotel in a major UK city centre, with police releasing a statement. Emergency services were called to the Malmaison Hotel on William Jessop Way in Liverpool just before 3pm on Friday (January 16), after receiving a report regarding the sudden death of a man.

In a statement, Merseyside Police said the man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Pictures from the scene show a heavy police presence outside the hotel. A guest staying at the hotel told the Liverpool Echo that following the incident, they were unable to access their room on one of the floors. A staff member at the hotel also told the outlet they were "unable to comment" due to the "ongoing police investigation".

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Merseyside Police said that while enquiries are ongoing, there are not initially believed to be any suspicious circumstances. 

A spokesperson for the police force: "We can confirm that emergency services are in Liverpool city centre following the unexpected death of a man this afternoon, Friday, January 16.

"At around 2.55pm, officers were called to the Malmaison Hotel on William Jessop Way to reports of a man in his 40s being sadly found deceased.

"Enquiries are ongoing at the scene, and there are not initially believed to be any suspicious circumstances."