A man was found with a number of serious injuries in the early hours of the morning
14:14, 02 Jan 2025Updated 14:21, 02 Jan 2025
Police scene on Rothwell Street in Everton (Image: Liverpool ECHO)
Police remain outside a property where a man was found fatally injured. Police were called to a domestic incident on Rothwell Street in Everton shortly after 4pm on Tuesday, December 31.
Steven Cox was found with “a number of serious injuries” at the scene and subsequently died in hospital in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Gillian Shaw has now been charged with murder.
The 61-year-old, of Rothwell Street, appeared before Liverpool Magistrates’ Court this morning, Thursday, in order to face this count. Appearing in the dock wearing glasses and a grey prison issue tracksuit, she spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth during a brief hearing and was not asked to enter any plea.
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Shaw, who sported long greying brown hair and was seen with her right hand in a splint, was remanded into custody by the panel of magistrates ahead of a further appearance before Liverpool Crown Court tomorrow, Friday. Pictures taken near the scene today, Thursday, January 2, show a police investigation still underway.
Two forensic vehicles can be seen on the street near the property as well as a police van. The door of a nearby house was open and a discarded TV could be seen at the gate.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “A woman has been charged with murder following an incident at a house in Everton on Tuesday, December 31. Officers were called to an address on Rothwell Street just after 4pm following a report of a domestic-related assault.
“When they arrived, officers found a 63-year-old man who had suffered a number of serious injuries. The man was taken to hospital, where he sadly died in the early hours of Wednesday, January 1.
“Gillian Shaw, 61 years, of Rothwell Street, Everton, was arrested at the scene and later charged with murder. She was remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, January 2.
“Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101 or DM @MerpolCC quoting incident reference 25000000983. Alternatively, you can pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”