Anthony Lavender death: Tributes paid to man in murder probe

Anthony Lavender died after suffering a head injury on 29 December

A family has paid tribute to their "beloved uncle and brother" on what would have been his 80th birthday after he died at a house in Liverpool.

Anthony Lavender, 79, suffered a head injury at a property in Woodhall Road, Old Swan, on 29 December and died at the scene.

Relatives described him as a "generous man who lived his life to the full".

His son David Lavender, 37, of Woodhall Road, has appeared before Liverpool magistrates charged with his murder.

He has been remanded in custody until Friday when he is due before Liverpool Crown Court.

In a statement, the family said: "Tony, our beloved brother and uncle, should have celebrated his 80th birthday today, but tragically, it was not to be.

"Tony was a kind and generous man who lived his life to the full and will be missed by all those who knew him."

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