A man accused of the murder of a dad-of-four is due to stand trial later this year.
Paul Morgan died after suffering a stab wound to his chest.
Joshua Morgan has denied his murder and is scheduled to face a trial in April.
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Emergency services were called to the Dingle area on the afternoon of September 19, 2020, following reports a man had been stabbed.
Paul Morgan was taken to hospital for treatment but later died.
A post mortem found his death was caused by a stab wound to his chest.
The death of the 39-year-old prompted tributes to a “true gentleman”.
At the time his partner, Lisa Robinson, described him as a “devoted father” and said: “Anyone that knew Paul would agree that he was never without a smile, and always had a story to tell. Paul worked on building sites around Liverpool, and was a massive LFC supporter.
“He was my loving partner for over 20 years, and we all love and miss him so much.”
Joshua Morgan, 22 and of Prince William Street, Dingle, was charged with murder and possessing a knife, blade or sharply pointed article in public.
He appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on December 18, 2020, when he pleaded not guilty to the charges.
He is now set to stand trial on April 4.
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