Father-of-four, 39, who was stabbed to death on residential street was 'never without a smile' say his heartbroken family as 21-year-old man is charged with murder

A father-of-four who was stabbed to death in the street was 'never without a smile' his heartbroken partner said in a poignant tribute today.

Labourer Paul Morgan was stabbed in the chest in Toxteth, Liverpool, at 4.30pm on Saturday. 

The 39-year-old, who had four children aged between 11 and 16, died in hospital shortly afterwards.  

Today the Liverpool FC fan's grieving family released a treasured picture and his partner of more than 20 years, Lisa Robinson, paid tribute to the devoted dad who she said 'was never without a smile'.

Paul  with his partner Lisa and four children Ben, Kaitlyn, Summer and Rhys

Police and paramedics at the scene in Prince William Street in Dingle where Mr Morgan was stabbed

The 39-year-old had four children aged between 11 and 16

She said: 'Paul was a devoted father to his four children, Ben aged 16, Kaitlyn aged 15, Summer aged 13, and Rhys aged 11.

'Anyone that knew Paul would agree that he was never without a smile, and always had a story to tell. 

'Paul worked on building sites around Liverpool, and was a massive LFC supporter.' 

'He was my loving partner for over 20 years, and we all love and miss him so much.'

A 21-year-old man, Joshua Morgan, has been charged with murder and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place.

Neighbours described Paul as a 'lovely' man.

One said: 'We don't get anything like that happening round here, not like that at all.

'We're a very close-knit community, everyone looks out for each other. I think everyone is just in shock to be honest.

'He was a lovely, just a normal lad. He would never pass you in the street, he would always stop to say hello. He was always laughing as well, very friendly.'