Liverpool shooting: Man arrested over murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder over the killing of the nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
The man is being questioned by detectives from Merseyside Police. Two other men, aged 29 and 41, have also been detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Nine-year-old Olivia was shot and killed when a gunman chased another man into her home in Liverpool, on 22 August.
The man arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder was detained in the early hours of Sunday and is being held in custody, police said.
Det Ch Supt Mark Kameen, who is leading the investigation, said: “We still need the public’s help in ensuring that we can a build a strong evidential picture so justice is served for Olivia and her family.
“I appeal for those who may have information – no matter how small – that could continue to help our inquiries, to contact us directly or anonymously and we will do the rest.”
Olivia was shot by the gunman as he opened fire at convicted burglar Joseph Nee into her home. Nee had run into the house after Olivia’s mum had opened the door to see what the noise was outside. Olivia’s mum Cherly was shot in the wrist as she tried to shut the door on the attacker – but he managed two fire two more shots in the house.