Huyton shooting: Man charged with murder over ride-by attack

Mr Boyle was shot twice in the chest

A man has been charged with murder over the death of a man who was shot twice in the chest on a street.

Patrick Boyle, 26, was shot by a gunman on a bicycle in Newway, Huyton, on 1 July and died later in hospital, Merseyside Police said.

Reuben Murphy has been charged with murder, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.

The 25-year-old, of Oak Avenue in Newton-le-Willows, is due before Wirral Adult Remand Court on Friday.

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