{"id":483438,"date":"2025-10-08T16:58:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/483438\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:58:12","slug":"four-arrested-in-liverpool-murder-probe-after-dad-stabbed-to-death-in-block-of-flats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/483438\/","title":{"rendered":"Four arrested in Liverpool murder probe after dad stabbed to death in block of flats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paul Foster was taken to hospital with a puncture wound but died of his injuries<\/p>\n<p>17:15, 08 Oct 2025Updated 17:16, 08 Oct 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Paul-Foster-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Foster\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Paul Foster (Image: Merseyside Police)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Four people have been re-arrested after a dad was stabbed to death in a block of flats. Paul Foster was fatally stabbed inside a property on Muirhead Avenue, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/west-derby\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"West DerbyLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">West Derby<\/a>, at around 1.40am on Tuesday, October 15.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Emergency services were called after reports a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/liverpool-news\/dad-infectious-smile-stabbed-death-30203493\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"47-year-old man had sustained serious injuriesLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">47-year-old man had sustained serious injuries<\/a>. Mr Foster, of the Newsham Park area, was taken to hospital with a puncture wound but died his injuries. In an update on October 8, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/liverpool-news\/five-arrested-murder-probe-after-30405972\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"police confirmed the re-arrestLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">police confirmed the re-arrest<\/a> of four people on suspicion of murder:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">A 26-year-old man from Liverpool<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">\u2022 A 49-year-old man from Liverpool<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">\u2022 A 60-year-old man from Liverpool<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">\u2022 A 40-year-old female from Liverpool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">They are all in police custody and will be questioned.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said: \u201cOur investigation into Paul\u2019s death is progressing and these arrests form part of our ongoing inquiries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">\u201cAlthough we have re-arrested four people, we are still appealing for any information as we are determined to get answers for Paul\u2019s family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">In a tribute released a week on from his death, Paul&#8217;s family said: &#8220;Paul was a much-loved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a true friend to many. He was known for his sense of fun and infectious smile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">\u201cHe was a kind-hearted and funny man who would light up any room. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten by his heart-broken family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_image-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Foster, 47, who was fatally stabbed in West Derby\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Paul Foster, 47, who was fatally stabbed in West Derby(Image: Family handout)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">In a tribute on a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/help-raise-funds-for-paul-fosters-funeral-expenses\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">GoFundMe<\/a> crowdfunding page, his niece, Rio Foster, wrote: &#8220;Paul was unexpectedly and abhorrently taken from us on 15\/10\/24, leaving behind a heartbroken mother, children, sisters, nieces, nephews, friends, and many others. Those who knew Paul will remember him for his witty sense of humour, generosity, and love for life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;We have already received countless testimonials from those who knew Paul, reciting their heart-warming memories with him. We want to give Paul the send-off he deserves, and would like to raise funds for the funeral expenses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">&#8220;The family and I are hoping to arrange Paul&#8217;s funeral on the date of my great grandmother&#8217;s anniversary, who Paul shared a birthday with, as a tribute to the bond the two shared. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Please keep Paul and our family in your thoughts and prayers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could help us with our inquiries, is asked to DM @MerPolCC on social media or call 101 with reference 24000877985.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"liverpoolecho\">You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Paul Foster was taken to hospital with a puncture wound but died of his injuries 17:15, 08 Oct&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":483439,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[188,12151,12,16,15,14589],"class_list":{"0":"post-483438","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uk","8":"category-united-kingdom","9":"tag-crime","10":"tag-knife-crime","11":"tag-news","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom","14":"tag-west-derby"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115339612644353876","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=483438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/483439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=483438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=483438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=483438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}