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Abigail Nicholson

Reuben Murphy charged after murder of dad in Huyton

A man has been charged with murdering a dad of two, Patrick Boyle, in Huyton.

Mr Boyle, 26, was shot twice in the chest in Newway, Huyton at around 5.55pm on July 1 this year.

He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

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Now, police have charged Reuben Murphy, 25, of Oak Avenue, Newton-le-Willows for his murder.

The full list of charges include murder, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.

Murphy will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court on Friday, October 1.

Anyone with information about the incident should DM @MerPolCC or message Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook, quoting reference 21000459469.

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

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