Man charged with murder of Leroy Venner

He will appear in court this morning

Author: Frankie GoldingPublished 31st Aug 2022
Last updated 31st Aug 2022

A man has been charged with the murder of Leroy Venner in Anfield.

The 53-year-old was found in a house on Belmont Drive with head injuries on Wednesday 27 July.

Emergency services attended the scene and took Leroy to hospital, but he died shortly after.

43-year-old Kevin Spaine, of no fixed address, has now been charged with his murder.

He will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court this morning, Wednesday 31 August.

Merseyside Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could help with their inquiries to get in touch.

This can be done by DMing @MerPolCC, messaging Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook or contacting Crimestoppers UK on 0800 555 111 with reference 22000541869

Alternatively, you can make a report via their online form.

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