Family members of Michael Toohey left court in tears as a murder trial heard horrific details of the teenager's fatal injuries.
Eight men and a 14-year-old boy are currently facing a jury at Liverpool Crown Court accused of murdering the teen at a city centre internet café earlier this year. The 18-year-old died after allegedly being chased into Mobiles Junction and Internet Café on Monument Place, off London Road, and savagely beaten by a gang who were "called in" by the youth in the early evening of April 16.
Jurors also previously heard that Mr Toohey - who was due to become a dad - had been pressured into selling drugs by a man referred to as "Gerry", with his death coming against the background of a "war" between rival dealers. Dr Jonathan Medcalf - who conducted a post-mortem investigation following his death - was called to give evidence today, Wednesday.
