Tributes to 'beautiful' teen killed in city centre internet café attack

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Tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful' teenager who was killed in an attack at an internet café in Liverpool city centre.

The 18-year-old has been named by devastated family members as Michael Toohey, the Liverpool Echo reports. He was tragically pronounced dead at the Royal Liverpool Hospital on Saturday (April 16) after being found with fatal injuries.

A murder investigation was launched after the teen's death. A 34-year-old woman from Fazakerley was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender and taken into custody for questioning.

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Heartbroken friends and family have now paid tribute on social media to the victim who 'had his whole life ahead of him'. Posting a tribute on Facebook, Bridget Toohey said: "Rip cuz forever young cousin too good for this world. May you get the best bed in heaven."

Teresa Toohey said: "RIP my beautiful nephew love you with all my heart. I can’t believe it just left you last week always remember your smiling face."

Francie Doran said: " Can’t believe I’m posting this it’s a massive shock. My thoughts are with my aunt Bridgey, her husband Michael and the family. I can’t imagine how you are all feeling. R.I.P my little cousin Michael Toohey may you get the most comfortable bed."

James Margaret said: " God I really can’t Believe It.The most quiet, harmless old child.Rest In heavenly peace cuz.It really is heartbreaking. God please help my Aunt Bridgey and Michael and all his brothers and sisters to get through this.

"A gran big boy only 18 years of age, his life took just like that - really is just unbelievable. His whole life ahead of him. RIP Michael Toohey you will have