Man accused of Woolton murder appears in court
Merseyside PoliceA man charged with the murder of a man who died after allegedly being hit by a car has appeared in court.
Martin O'Donovan, 46, died in hospital after being seriously injured on Stonyhurst Road in Woolton, Liverpool, on Friday.
Stephen Bates, 41, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, was arrested at the scene and made his first appearance before the city magistrates' court yesterday.
He was further remanded in custody and is due before Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday.
In a tribute his family described Mr O'Donovan, as a "loving, caring, fun, and intelligent" son, brother and uncle.
They added he was "an accomplished engineer and skilled outdoorsman" whose "wonderfully joyous spirit will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him".
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