A MAN has been found dead inside a car in Ellesmere Port.

Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed that it was called out to a "sudden death" on Bidston Green, Great Sutton, shortly after 9.30am today (March 31).

The area has been cordoned off by officers and enquiries are ongoing.

In a statement, Cheshire Constabulary said: "At 9.33am on Tuesday 31 March police were called to the sudden death of a man in Ellesmere Port.

"Officers attended to the scene to find the man deceased inside a car on Bidston Green.

"A scene is in place and enquiries remain ongoing."