Fifth person charged in stab murder investigation

Paul Foster died in hospital hours after being found with a puncture wound

A fifth person has been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed last year in Liverpool.

Paul Foster, 47, was found injured at a home on Muirhead Avenue in the West Derby area of the city early on 15 October 2024, Merseyside Police said.

Mr Foster, from Newsham Park, had suffered a puncture wound and died in hospital later that morning.

Zayd Alasaly, 23, of Corinto Street, Toxteth, has been charged with murder. He has been remanded to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday.

Four others have also been charged with Mr Foster's murder. They are:

• Dylan Blundell, 26, of no fixed address

• Elsadig Abrahim, 60, of Croxteth Road, Toxteth

• Michael Fields, 49, of no fixed address

• Sarah Kasseum, 40, of Lower Breck Road, Anfield

Det Ch Insp Steve McGrath said police were still keen to hear from anyone who has information about Mr Foster's death.

He said: "Do not presume that what you know is already known to us, contact us directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers and we will make the assessment.

"Thanks to all of those who have assisted us so far."

He also reminded people that "anything posted or shared on social media could jeopardise proceedings".

"The best way to help is to pass information on through official channels," he urged.