A boy accused of murdering a young man in Huyton could stand trial later this year.
Connor Dockerty, 23, was stabbed to death in Kingsway, just before 8pm, on Monday, April 19.
A post-mortem examination revealed the 23-year-old, from Litherland, died from multiple stab wounds.
Police said three teenage boys and a teenage girl were arrested and questioned on suspicion of his murder.
A boy 15, and girl, 15, were released on conditional bail, while a boy, 15, was released and faces no further action.
This morning, a 14-year-old boy who is charged with Mr Dockerty's murder appeared at Liverpool Crown Court.
Due to the boy's age, he cannot be named for legal reasons.
He appeared in the dock, wearing a grey buttoned up long sleeved polo shirt, with black jeans, and a face mask.
The boy was not asked to enter any plea and spoke only to confirm his name, before sitting in silence for the remainder of the hearing.
Michael Stephenson, prosecuting, said police investigations into the incident were ongoing.
Judge Andrew Menary, QC, set a provisional trial, estimated to last 10 days, for October 20 this year.
He said the boy would next appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on July 19.
Julian Nutter, defending, made no application for bail and the 14-year-old was remanded to a youth detention facility.
Police said Mr Dockerty was riding his black Ghost bike along Kingsway, Huyton shortly before he was stabbed.
He was in or close to Gentwoods News and Convenience Store when police said he had a conversation with a group of "males and females".
It is believed that Mr Dockerty then became involved in an argument before the fatal incident.
Bouquets, candles and a photo of Mr Dockerty were later placed outside Liver Launderette, at the corner of the shopping parade, in tribute to the young man.
One message signed "from Bean" said: "Never enough to describe how much your [sic] gonna be missed lad, can't believe it, fly high bro. Rest easy, Con"
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Flowers containing a card inscribed with 'In loving memory' with tributes from several people had also been placed.
A messaged signed by "Carl" said: "You will be missed Sloth, your [sic] not forgotten"
Another message read: "Heaven's keeping you safe now. Rest easy, Love Hol xxx"
One tribute simply said: "You'll never be forgotten my bro x."
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