Two people arrested in connection with the shooting of Elle Edwards have been released from police custody.
On Christmas Eve, the 26-year-old was shot and killed when she was caught in crossfire at the Lighthouse Inn, in Wallasey. Elle was not believed to be the intended target of the shooting, in which four other man were also injured.
One of the victims, a 28-year-old man from Beechwood, continues to receive medical treatment. Merseyside Police arrested three people altogether, the latest being a 31-year-old man from Tranmere, who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
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Officers were previously given additional time to question another 30-year-old man from Tranmere, arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and a 19-year-old woman from Rock Ferry arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Police have now confirmed that the 30-year-old man was recalled to prison on licence and is no longer in police custody. The 19-year-old woman has been bailed.
The 31-year-old man, who was arrested more recently, remains in custody and is being questioned by detectives. A spokesperson for the force said: "Two people arrested in connection with the murder of Elle Edwards have been released from custody. A 30-year-old man from Tranmere has been recalled to prison on licence.
"A 19-year-old woman from Rock Ferry has been bailed. A 31-year-old man remains in custody. Enquiries into the murder remain ongoing."
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley, previously said: "We are continuing to support the family of Elle Edwards and our thoughts remain with them and her friends at this incredibly difficult time.
"Guns have no place in our communities. We have seen here the devastation they can cause, and the senseless loss to a family of their loved one by the most cowardly of acts. I want our communities to be reassured that we will be relentless in finding those who choose to use them and store the weapons and bring them to justice.
"Our activity and presence on the Wirral has not just been confined to the past few days. Operationally, our officers have been working around the clock throughout the whole year – including the Christmas period - to disrupt criminals by carrying out warrants, stop checks and stop searches, targeted operations and high visibility patrols, as well as working closely with our communities and local businesses."
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