A man has admitted murdering a beloved dad of four and LFC fan in a stab attack in south Liverpool.
Joshua Morgan attacked Paul Morgan on Prince William Street in Dingle in September 2020. The 39 year old died in hospital after being found in the street with a wound to his chest.
His devastated partner of over two decades described him as a “devoted father” who was “never without a smile”. Joshua Morgan, 22, was due to go on trial at Liverpool Crown Court today but changed his plea to guilty this afternoon.
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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. Despite attempts to save his life, he died in hospital shortly afterwards.
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.”
People from the wider area also expressed their shock at Mr Morgan’s death. A neighbour told the ECHO: "We don't get anything like that happening round here, not like that at all.
"We're a very close knit community, everyone looks out for each other. I think everyone is just in shock to be honest. "He was a lovely, just a normal lad. He would never pass you in the street, he would always stop to say hello. He was always laughing as well, very friendly."
Joshua Morgan spoke this afternoon only to confirm his guilty pleas to murder and carrying a bladed or pointed article in public. He will be sentenced later this month after Judge David Aubrey ordered further reports on his mental health.
Peter Finnegan QC, defending, said Morgan’s mental health issues were severe. Mr Finnegan said: “He has reached the provisional diagnosis that has been confirmed since then, of a serious mental illness.”
Earlier in the hearing, Richard Pratt QC, prosecuting, had also requested further time so Paul Morgan's loved ones could give their statements to the court about the effect of his murder on their lives.
