Martin O'Donovan and his sister had been close throughout their lives, but on what should have been a night to celebrate, O'Donovan lay critically injured after the festivities took a terrifying turn View 9 Images Police at the scene of an incident on Stonyhurst Road in Woolton (Image: Liverpool Echo)

It was a Friday evening in the leafy suburbs of Woolton, and on Stonyhurst Road, the family had come together to mark Susan O'Donovan's 70th birthday celebration . ‌

Her daughter, Susanne Lewzey, was hosting the gathering , laying on a spread of hot and cold treats from Costco, whilst drinks were freely flowing and Barry White - one of her mum's beloved artists - serenaded guests through the Bluetooth speaker. ‌

In the kitchen, Susan's son Martin was linking arms with h

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