Man charged with murdering Bootle shopkeeper

Man charged with murdering Bootle shopkeeper

A tragic incident took place in a shop in Bootle, Merseyside, resulting in the death of 44-year-old shopkeeper Nilani Nimalarajah. Nilani was found with stab wounds at Low Cost Food and Wine on Stanley Road and later passed away in the hospital. The scene was marked by bunches of flowers resting against a green brick wall surrounded by blue and white police tape, with a white forensic tent and several police patrol cars in the background.

The suspect, identified as Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam, a 47-year-old from Widnes, Cheshire, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon in a public place. Additionally, he faces two breaches of restraining orders. Merseyside Police confirmed the charges and stated that the accused was remanded in custody pending his appearance at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Nuttall issued a plea to the public not to share any material related to the incident online. The police continue to appeal for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward. The community is urged to support the ongoing investigation and provide any assistance that may lead to a better understanding of the events that unfolded on that fateful day in Bootle

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