Funeral for NI man Patrick Boyle (26) shot dead in Liverpool

Mr Boyle, aged 26 and a father of two, who had been living in Liverpool, was shot twice in the chest while in the street.

Paddy, from Belvedere Manor, Lurgan, Co Armagh, was the dearly loved boyfriend of Ashleigh and loving father of Amelia-Rose and Clay, the son of Elaine and grandson of Gemma and Brian Hughes.

He is also the brother of Joseph, Shauneen, David and the late Megan and much loved uncle of Ryan.

Paddy’s remains were returned home with the aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Due to the current restrictions the house will remain private for family and close friends.

Requiem Mass for Patrick will be held on Friday 9th July at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Lurgan with burial afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery.

Always loved and remembered by his sorrowing family, aunties, uncles and entire family circle.

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu if desired to, The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o McAlinden & Murtagh Funeral Directors, 2 North Street, Lurgan. Telephone 02838 324404.

Merseyside Police said: “Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Huyton on Thursday 1st July, are appealing directly to anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“Shortly after 5.55pm, emergency services were called to Newway following reports that a man had been shot twice in the chest in the street.

“The man, formally identified as 26-year-old Patrick Boyle from Liverpool, was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.

“A Home Office Post Mortem has confirmed the cause of Mr Boyle’s death as gunshot injuries to the chest.