Police hunt 26-year-old over murder of his mother and sister after bodies were found at separate addresses - and say he should not be approached

Police are hunting for a 26-year-old man after his mother and sister were found dead at two separate addresses in an alleged double murder in Bootle.

The body of Sarah Fox, 27, was found by police on Thursday night, just hours before her 57-year-old mother Bernadette was found dead at sheltered accommodation just half a mile away.

Detectives launched a murder inquiry yesterday afternoon, saying they believed both women to be known to their killer.

They are now appealing for the public's help to track down Peter Fox. They say they want to speak 'urgently' with him in connection to the deaths.

Merseyside Police have issued a photograph of Mr Fox and warned the public not to approach him. 

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Rooney said: 'We are currently trying to trace Peter Fox, the son of Bernadette, as he could have information which could assist with our investigation. I would appeal to Peter to come forward so that we can speak to him following the murders of his mother and sister.

'I would also ask the public to help us find Peter as we need to speak to him urgently in relation to the two murders.

'I would stress to the public that if they do see Peter Fox, they should not approach him. We would urge anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the police on 999.'