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Charlotte Hadfield

Man, 21, charged with murder of Joseph Holland

Police have tonight charged a man with the murder of Joseph Holland.

James Preston, from Huyton, has been charged with Mr Holland's murder at an address in Huyton on Thursday, June 8.

The 21-year-old is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Monday, June 12. Mr Holland was found dead at a house on Huyton House Road on Thursday after police were called to reports of a concern for safety.

Merseyside Police confirmed a 21-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder in Kent on Saturday, June 10.

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Three men from Huyton, aged 28, 25 and 36, who were arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday have since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

In a short tribute issued earlier this week, Mr Holland's family said: “No words could ever describe the loss of our beautiful son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was loved by everybody.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any information with reference 23000495217.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymous

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