Family of man stabbed to death in Litherland say he 'will be truly missed'

John Gibbons Litherland stabbing
John Gibbons was stabbed in the chest in a house in Litherland in October. Credit: Family photo

The family of a 50-year-old man who died after being stabbed at a house in Merseyside say he will be "truly missed".

John Gibbons was rushed to hospital having suffered a stab wound to his chest at a house on Bridge Road in Litherland at around 4.45am on Sunday, 30 October, but died later that day.

In a tribute, his family said: "John Gibbons was sadly taken away from us in the most tragic of circumstances.

"The incident has come as a shock to both us as his family and also to his friends.

"He will truly be missed by us all. As his family, we are requesting for privacy at this difficult time."

A 42-year-old woman, also of Bridge Road in Litherland, has been charged with his murder.

Joanne Moran appeared before Merseyside Domestic Violence Remand Court at the beginning of November and a four-day trial has been scheduled for 3 April 2023.