Man Charged in Shopkeeper’s Murder

Man Charged with Murder of Merseyside Shopkeeper

A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a shopkeeper in Bootle last month.

Nilani Nimalarajah, 44, died in hospital after she was found with stab wounds at Low Cost Food and Wine on Stanley Road on 20 June.

Merseyside Police confirmed that Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam, of Warrington Road in Widnes, Cheshire, has been charged with murder. He also faces charges for possession of a knife or pointed article in a public place, as well as two breaches of restraining orders.

Mathiyadaranam has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Nuttall urged the public to avoid sharing content related to the case online, adding that the investigation remains ongoing. He appealed for anyone with relevant information to come forward.