A 18-year-old man who died after being attacked in Liverpool city centre has now been formally identified as Michael Toohey.
Michael, of Oil Street, Liverpool, was found with multiple injuries at an internet café on London Road. He was taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital but died a short time later.
Merseyside Police said his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. The results of a post mortem have confirmed Michael died from multiple injuries. A murder investigation into the 18-year-old's death remains ongoing and CCTV, forensic and witness enquiries continue to be carried out.
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A 34 year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said: “We are continuing to follow a number of lines of enquiry and I would ask anyone who has not already contacted us, to do so as a matter of urgency.
“A young man has tragically lost his life and we are committed to finding the person or people responsible and putting them behind bars.
“This incident happened in a busy area of Liverpool City Centre at around 5.40pm on Saturday evening. We know there were a number of people stood at bus stops on London Road, walking past TJ Hughes or driving along London Road who may have witnessed this incident or a vehicle that was seen driving erratically in the area at that time.
“I am keen to appeal to those people to come forward so we can speak to them. Similarly anybody who may have mobile phone footage or dash cam footage then please come forward.”
Tributes have flooded in to Michael on social media following the news of his tragic death. The 18-year-old was described a "beautiful" young man who was "too good for this world."
Posting a tribute on Facebook, Bridget Toohey said: "Rip cuz forever young cousin too good for this world. May you get the best bed in heaven."
Teresa Toohey said: "RIP my beautiful nephew love you with all my heart. I can’t believe it just left you last week always remember your smiling face."
Francie Doran said: " Can’t believe I’m posting this it’s a massive shock. My thoughts are with my aunt Bridgey, her husband Michael and the family. I can’t imagine how you are all feeling. R.I.P my little cousin Michael Toohey may you get the most comfortable bed."
Anyone with information on this 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 here.
