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Abigail Nicholson

'Another life lost and a family in ruins' as man's death sparks hundreds of tributes

Tributes have flooded in for a "beautiful" 25-year-old who was found dead in a home.

Merseyside Police were called to Huyton House Road in Huyton at around 3.30pm on Thursday, June 8, following reports of a concern for safety of a man at an address. Following enquiries, the body of 25-year-old Joseph Holland was found inside the home.

His family paid tribute to their "beautiful son" and released a picture of him through Merseyside Police.

In a short tribute, the family said: “No words could ever describe the loss of our beautiful son, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was loved by everybody.”

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Three men from Huyton, aged 28, 25 and 36, were all arrested June, 8, on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody. Officers remain in the area to carry out CCTV, forensic and house-to-house enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector John Fitzgerald said: “Our thoughts are very much with Joseph’s family and all those affected by this tragic incident yesterday. We are still appealing for information to help our ongoing investigation so please come forward with any information you have, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is.

“Tell us what you know, directly or anonymously, and let us judge how important that information is. Something you might think inconsequential could prove absolutely pivotal in our work, so don’t assume we don’t need to hear it.

“If you live in the area, please check your CCTV or smart doorbell footage to see if you captured anything suspicious and if you were driving in the area please review your dashcam footage.”

Police will now be setting up a Mobile Police Station in the area of Huyton House Road and Jubilee Park over the coming days. Since the tragic news of Joe's death was shared, hundreds of people have paid tribute to him on social media.

Kelsey Mcglynn said: "Absolutely lovely lad!! Heartbreaking news. R.I.P Joe will never forget you. Thinking of my good friend and all their family xx"

Marie Page said: "Absolutely heartbreaking his poor family god knows what their going through. Sleep peacefully young man heartfelt sympathy to all his family and friends."

John Fitzsimmons said: "This city. Another lad lost a family in ruins, sad man. Rest easy lad."

Manjit Thandi Johal said: "Sleep tight Joe. Gone way too soon. Thinking of you and your family. R.I.P FLY HIGH."

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