Joshua Morgan attacked Paul Morgan on Prince William Street in Dingle in September 2020. The 39-year-old died at the hospital after being found on the street with a chest injury. His devastated partner for more than two decades described him as a “devoted father” who “never left without a smile”. Joshua Morgan, 22, was due to stand trial in Liverpool Crown Court today, but changed his confession to guilty this afternoon. READ MORE: The stabbing victim is described as “wonderful … always laughing” as detectives ask the man Emergency services were called to the Dingle area on the afternoon of September 19, 2020, following reports that a man had been stabbed. Despite trying to save his life, he died at the hospital a little later. The autopsy revealed that his death was caused by a knife in his chest. The death of the 39-year-old caused a tribute to a “true gentleman”. At the time, his partner, Lisa Robinson, described him as a “devoted father” and said: “Anyone who knew Paul would agree that she was never left without a smile, and always had a story to tell. Paul worked on construction sites around Liverpool and was a huge supporter of the LFC. “He was my favorite partner for over 20 years, and we all love him and miss him so much.” People from the wider area also expressed their shock at Mr Morgan’s death. A neighbor told ECHO: “We do not have such a thing happening here, not at all. Paul Morgan, 39, described as “wonderful” by neighbors (Image: Merseyside Police) “We are a very close-knit community, everyone cares about each other. I think everyone is shocked to be honest.” He was a wonderful, just a normal boy. He would never pass you on the street, he would always stop to say hello. He always laughed too, very friendly “. Joshua Morgan spoke this afternoon only to confirm his guilty plea for murder and carrying a knife or pointed object in public. He will be sentenced later this month after Judge David Aubrey ordered further reports on his mental health. Defendant Peter Finnegan QC said Morgan’s mental health problems were serious. Mr Finnegan said: “He has reached the provisional diagnosis that has been confirmed since then, for a serious mental illness.” Earlier in the day, prosecutors Richard Pratt QC had also asked for more time for Paul Morgan’s loved ones to testify in court about the impact of his murder on their lives. Read more related articles Read more related articles