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Ashlie Blakey

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Elle Edwards recalled to prison on licence

A man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Elle Edwards has been recalled to prison on licence, Merseyside Police said.

Elle, 26, was enjoying a night out with friends and her sister on Christmas Eve, when she was shot in the head in the Lighthouse pub, in Wallasey Village. The beautician was not believed to have been the intended target of the horrific shooting.

Following the incident, three people were arrested in connection with her murder. A 30-year-old man from Tranmere was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

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In an update issued this morning (December 30), Merseyside Police said he has been recalled to prison on licence. A 31-year-old man arrested on Thursday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder remains in custody, the force added.

Meanwhile a 19-year-old woman from Rock Ferry who was arrested on Monday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder has been bailed. An investigation remains ongoing.

Four men were also injured in the shooting, including a 28-year-old man from Beechwood, Wirral, who was in a critical condition. A 22-year-old man also suffered an injury to his legs, a 24-year-old man sustained an injury to his hand and a 33-year-old man suffered an injury to his wrist.

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