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Liverpool Echo
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Nick Tyrrell

Man accused of murdering Michael Toohey appears in court

The man accused of murdering Michael Toohey has appeared in court for the first time.

Michael, of Oil Street, died after being attacked outside an internet cafe on London Road on Saturday, April 16. The 18 year old was taken to hospital but later died, with a post mortem finding he had died of multiple injuries.

Michael's family later paid tribute to their "kind, caring and courageous" son, while his girlfriend Rhianna Draper said he made her the "happiest girl alive" in a heartbreaking tribute. Public tributes also poured in for the dad-to-be, with many leaving flowers close to the scene.

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Anthony Williams was arrested yesterday and later charged on suspicion of murder. The 31 year old, of Hillbrook Drive, Walton, wore a grey tracksuit and spoke only to confirm his personal details to the court this morning.

His case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court, where he will appear later this week. A 33-year-old man of no fixed address, who was also arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder, has been conditionally bailed.

A 34-year-old woman from Fazakerley remains on bail following her arrest last month on suspicion of assisting an offender. Anyone with information on the incident can contact @MerPolCC, 101 or @CrimestoppersUK, anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000261976.

Anyone with any footage, can upload this to be viewed by police via the following link to the NICE website.

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