Good afternoon, these are the latest lunchtime ECHO headlines.
School 'devastated' after 'kind and caring' teen killed in city centre attack
Michael Toohey has been described as a "kind and caring member of our school community" by his former school.
The 18-year-old was attacked outside an internet café on Monument Place shortly before 6pm on Saturday, April 16. Michael, a soon-to-be father, was set upon by up to eight men and died at the Royal Liverpool Hospital later that evening.
The Trinity Catholic Academy in Vauxhall wrote on Twitter: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael Toohey’s family at this sad sad time.
READ MORE: 'Beautiful young man' beaten to death by 'up to eight attackers'
"Michael was such a kind and caring member of our school community. Our staff are truly devastated. Another ex pupil taken too soon. Rest in peace Michael."
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'Two-Hour Tony' drug gang taken down after packing lair found
Police arrested five members of the "Two-Hour Tony" drug gang after their packing den was uncovered.
Chester Crown Court heard how police raided a flat where the organised crime group where distributing from on Waterbridge Mews in Castlefields on November 23 last year. Officers seized mixing agents plus 88.7 grams of crack and heroin, with a potential value of between £4,980 and £9,680.
Michael Crothers, 25, of Heathgate Avenue, Speke, and Michael Bethell, 30, of Elstead Road, Walton were arrested at the scene. Police stopped a car driven by Alan Brewer, 41, of Colworth Road, Speke, alongside Liam Malvern, 21, of Townsend Lane, Tuebrook, later that day that officers had seen arriving at the block.
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Woman needs to pay £3,000 to have her dog returned home
A dog owner is trying to raise up to £3,000 or her new pet could be put down.
Sarah-Louise Heslop's dog Bailey came over from Ukraine through an animal charity. She is in a race against time to pay thousands or lose her pet, reports Cheshire Live.
The marketing manager, 49, says that she had a knock on the door from officials sent on behalf of the Department for Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Bailey was seized and taken into quarantine and was told she would need to pay for his kennelling and vet treatment, otherwise he could be destroyed.
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