Source: Guardian , Liverpool Echo , Liverpool Daily Post , Liverpool Times Liverpool -- Two teenagers accused of beating 18-year-old hairdresser Michael Causer to death in what police believe was a homophobic attack, were formally charged Thursday with his murder. Shortly after the attack in Huyton, Merseyside on July 26, James O'Connor, and Gavin Alker, both 19, were charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. But when Causer died, they faced upgraded charges Paramedics reportedly found Causer lying in a pool of blood. His attackers had kicked him or perhaps even stamped on his head --...(read more) ...