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Litherland murder charge after man fatally stabbed at home

Merseyside Police Matthew HortonMerseyside Police
Matthew Horton was pronounced dead at a home in Litherland

A man has been charged with murdering a 32-year-old man who was fatally stabbed.

Matthew Horton was pronounced dead after police were called to a disturbance at a home on Sefton View, Litherland at 23:30 BST on Tuesday.

Liam Thomas, 25, of Wooden Avenue, Crosby has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed item, Merseyside Police said.

He is due to appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court on Friday.

A 31-year-old woman from Litherland, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released on bail, the force added.

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