A man has been charged with the murder of Carl Ennis in Stockbridge Village.
The 54-year-old suffered a serious head injury during the attack which took place inside The Village Chippy off Leach Croft at around 7.30pm on Friday, April 17.
Police initially arrested a 25-year-old man from the local area on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent before Mr Ennis died in hospital this week.
He was re-arrested on suspicion of murder over and has now been charged.
Jahfari Moore is scheduled to appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court on Thursday (April 23).
Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings said: “We are continuing to appeal for anyone who has yet to come forward about this incident to do so.
“At this point in the investigation, it is also vital that I take this opportunity to remind people not to share or comment in any way which could jeopardise our work.”
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
You can also report information via their website or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000305230.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.