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Ellen Kirwin

Woman, 30, named as Gary Morgan murder suspect after 'absolute legend' stabbed to death

Police have charged a woman with murdering a man who was stabbed to death in Everton.

Emergency services were called to Lavan Close at around 11.30pm, on Sunday, April 10, to a report a man had been stabbed. At the scene police found Gary Morgan, 36, with a puncture wound to the side of his body.

The 36-year-old, from Prescot, was rushed to hospital but he died a short time later. Police quickly arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of murder.

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Detectives have now confirmed they have charged Emma Walsh, 30, with the murder of Gary Morgan. She was remanded into custody to appear before magistrates today.

The 60-year-old man who was also arrested has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "We can confirm a 30-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a man in Everton. Emma Walsh, of Lavan Close, Everton, was charged with the murder of 36 year-old Gary Morgan.

"Mr Morgan, who is from the Prescot area, was found with a puncture wound to the side of his body at around 11.30pm on Sunday 10th April. He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later.

"Walsh was remanded into custody to appear at Merseyside Domestic Violence Remand Court today, Tuesday 12th April. A 60 year-old man also arrested has been released under investigation pending further enquiries."

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