Three accused of Stuart Smith murder in Liverpool

Three men have been charged with murder after arrests were made at Anfield stadium during a Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal.

The three, all from London, are accused of killing 33-year-old Stuart Smith, who died following an assault in Liverpool city centre early on Sunday.

Mr Smith, 33, also from London, was found on Back Colquitt Street at about 02:45 BST, before dying in hospital.

Those charged are due to appear before Liverpool magistrates later.

Joseph Walker, 27, of Tintail Way, Middlesex, 39-year-old Mark McEwen of Angel Park Gardens, Brixton, and Michael Samuels, 39, from St James's Road, Croydon, were among four people arrested in connection with Mr Smith's death.

A fourth man, aged 33, has been released without charge, Merseyside Police confirmed.

Mr Smith was taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital, where he died. A post-mortem examination of his body is expected to be carried out later.