Dad who died after Stockbridge Village chippy attack named as tributes pour in for 'lovely fella'

A man who passed away days after being injured in an assault at a chip shop has been named locally as 54-year-old Carl Ennis.Carl was attacked inside The Village Chippy, off Leach Croft in Stockbridge Village at approximately 7.30pm on Friday April 17. Carl, known as "Scully", sustained a serious head injury during the attack but received assistance from takeaway staff before departing the premises with his bag of food.The ambulance service alerted police to the incident the next day after Carl was admitted to hospital. Merseyside Police confirmed Carl's death on Tuesday, with the investigation into the assault now escalated to a murder inquiry. A 25 year old man from Stockbridge Village, arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent, remains on conditional bail.View 3 ImagesThe Village Chippy in Stockbridge VillageREAD MORE: Cruise ship passengers left 'shaking' after five bodies pulled from seaREAD MORE: Meghan Markle slammed live on air for 'most vile move yet'The ECHO understands Carl is a father and has relatives in the Boode Croft and Woodfarm Hey area of Stockbridge Village. After his death, loved ones paid tribute to his "kind and caring nature" and "love of wildlife".Jackie Jones posted on Facebook: "We shared so many happy and adventurous times growing up. You were one of the truest people I ever had the privilege to be around. You will be sadly missed. Forever in all our hearts. We will see you on the other side", reports the Liverpool Echo.Shirley Jones commented: "Carl was a lovely fella. Thoughts are with his family now." Toni May Edwards wrote: "So very saddened to hear this sad news. Thinking of you all. Sending all my love." Residents in Stockbridge Village who spoke to the ECHO on Wednesday morning described Carl as a "familiar face" and a "nice lad". Locals said Carl would "always say hello" to anyone he passed in the stree...