Police have released footage of the gunman running from the scene after the shooting which killed nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
The child was killed in an incident at her home ten days ago. Officers were scrambled to a property on Kingsheath Avenue, Dovecot, at 10pm on Monday, August 22 following reports an 'unknown male' had fired a gun inside.
Olivia tragically lost her life. Her mother was badly hurt, as was a man believed to have been the intended target of the attack, who has since been arrested.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, police said they believe that two guns were used in the shooting. They have also released footage of the gunman running from the scene and have appealed once again for anyone with information to come forward.
Showing the footage Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen said: “I’m doing this because people may recognise what he is wearing, it may also help people remember seeing him in the area on the night that Olivia was murdered and thereby help us trace where he is and where he went.
“This shows the gunman running along Finch Lane away from Kingsheath Avenue, which is, of course, where Olivia lived. We then see him turn right into Berryford Road and go out of sight.
“We know this man is climbing through gardens and through people’s backyards in order to avoid being identified as well as using the roads.”
He added: "We know there will be people shielding him and helping this man avoid being found by the police. If you are found doing this then we will do everything legitimately possible to bring you to justice.
“It is beyond comprehension how anyone could protect or harbour a man who is responsible for killing a nine-year-old child.
“This man is toxic. He is toxic to our communities and if you are protecting him he is toxic to you and your family.”
He continued: "I can now confirm that there were two guns used in this attack. I believe at this time that the gunman brought both of these weapons to the scene.
“He had them with him at the time of the attack. I also believe the gunman took both of those guns away with him when he callously left the scene as we’ve just seen on the CCTV.
“I clearly want to know where those guns are.” Police are also releasing footage of a man who was in the area at the time of the shooting who they want to trace.
He added: "I’m interested in speaking to him as he may have information that is important to the inquiry by virtue of the fact he was in the area at the right time.”
He appealed for the man to come forward. Mr Kameen thanked the public for the “huge amount of information” they had provided to the police.
He said Olivia’s mother, Cheryl, was still being treated for her injury and was “incredibly thankful” for the care and compassion she's received from the community.
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