Girlfriend of dad-to-be killed in city centre café attack says he made her 'the happiest girl alive'

The girlfriend of a dad-to-be who was killed in an internet café attack in Liverpool city centre has said he made her 'the happiest girl alive'.

Michael Toohey, 18, died from his injuries after being attacked on Saturday, April 16. He was set upon by eight men outside the café on Monument Place, just off London Road in the city centre, shortly before 6pm, the Liverpool Echo reports.

He was taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A murder investigation is underway.

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Michael's girlfriend Rihanna Draper has now posted a moving message on Facebook after her dad, Terry Draper, shared a tribute to him. She said: "He made me the happiest girl alive, we had it all right now and it’s all gone in the blink of an eye. He just wanted the best life with me and his boy who he always talked about no matter what.

"I wish I could have him back, life’s not fair, this isn’t fair, why oh why. Thank you for being here every step dad, love you so much." Dad Mr Draper said Michael 'brought nothing but happiness' to his daughter.

He wrote on Facebook: "This beautiful boy, Michael brought nothing but happiness to my beautiful daughter Rhianna Draper New happiness and love for one another and ready to start there beautiful little family in just a few months time. Words can't describe the heartache right now seeing happiness ripped apart by this vile society we live in.

"A son, a brother, a nephew, a cousin, a boyfriend, a dad to be. Michael thank you for the love and happiness you gave to her, as a dad I was happy she found you. Goodnight God bless mate. RIP MICHEAL TOOHEY."

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