Flowers at the corner of Huyton Brook and Tarbock Road in Huyton for Michael Causer who died after his attack _320
THE family of an alleged homophobic “hate crime” victim yesterday spoke about their grief following his death.
Michael Causer, 18, from Whiston, died in Walton neurology centre a week after being attacked in Tarbock Road, Huyton, on July 25.
In a statement issued through Merseyside Police the family paid tribute to Mr Causer, known as “Mickey.”
It said: “Mickey was very close to all members of his family and will be greatly missed by his mum and dad, brothers and sisters, aunties and uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces, and his grandparents.
“Mickey loved life and had many friends. He was popular and well-liked.
“Mickey was the life and soul of the party, a happy, and outgoing 18-year-old man.
“Mickey was definitely a ‘people’s person.’
“Our world will never be the same without him.”
Two men have appeared in court charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Police are in discussion with the Crown Prosecution Service to review the charges following Mr Causer’s death.
