Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 20th April 2025 at 15:25hrs
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of 46-year-old Martin O’Donovan in Woolton on Friday night.
Police were called to Stonyhurst Road at approximately 11.45pm on Friday, April 18th, following reports that a car had been driven at Mr O’Donovan, causing serious injuries.
Emergency services attended the scene and Mr O’Donovan was rushed to hospital. Sadly, despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries.
Stephen Bates, 41, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill, was arrested at the scene. He has now been charged with murder and remanded into custody.
He is scheduled to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 22nd.
Merseyside Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward.
They can be contacted via the social media desk on X (@MerseysidePoliceCC) or Facebook (‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’).
Information can also be reported through their website at https://orlo.uk/0D81P or by calling 101 and quoting incident reference 25000317232.
Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website at https://orlo.uk/I4O9Y.
In the event of an emergency, members of the public are reminded to always call 999.
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