Tributes paid after man found dead near Southport railway station

Tributes paid after man found dead near Southport railway station Southport Railway Station. (Image: InYourArea ) ECHO readers have issued tributes following the "heart-breaking" news of a man found dead near Southport railway station. Police were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks this morning, and the man pronounced dead at the scene.

Services between Southport and Wigan Wallgate were cancelled as emergency services dealt with the incident, and Sussex Road was also closed between Tithebarn Road and St Luke's Road. ‌ A British Transport Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to the area near Southport railway station just before 9am today (23 November) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, and sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.



Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to their death." Mental health support Helplines and support groups The following are helplines and support networks for people to talk to, mostly listed on the NHS Choices website Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, or if you're worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.

org. CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably (0800 58 58 58) is a leading movement against suicide. It runs a UK helpline and webchat from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year for anyone who has hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk.

.. Wesley Holmes.