Man charged with murdering shopkeeper in Bootle
A 47-year-old man is due in court later
A man has been charged with murdering a shopkeeper in an attack in Bootle.
Nilani Nimalarajah, 44, was stabbed at Low Cost Food and Wine on Stanley Road at around 17:00BST on Friday 20 June.
She was rushed to hospital from the scene but died a short time later.
A 47-year-old man arrested at the time has now been charged with murder, after being treated in hospital following the incident
Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam of Warrington Road in Widnes is due to appear in court today (Thursday 17 June).
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Nuttall said: “A man has now been charged so I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that this is a live investigation, and to be mindful that anything posted or shared on social media could jeopardise proceedings, so please support us as we move forward with the case.
"The best way to help is to pass information on through official channels.
“To that end, we are still keen to hear from anyone who may hold information and not yet made themselves known to police.
"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.”