A NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting.
Detectives charged Reuben Murphy with the murder of Patrick Boyle in Huyton in July this year.
Police were contacted at just after 5.55pm on Thursday, July 1 following reports the 26-year-old had been shot twice in the chest in the street in Newway.
Patrick Boyle was shot on July 1
He was taken to hospital where he was sadly confirmed dead a short time later.
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Murphy, 25, of Oak Avenue, Newton-le-Willows was arrested on the morning of Thursday, September 30, and has now been charged with murder; possession of a firearm; and possession of ammunition.
Murphy is next due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, October 29.
He has been remanded into custody.
- Anyone with information about the incident, is asked to please DM @MerPolCC or message Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook, quoting reference 21000459469. People can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information .
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