Two men arrested earlier this week in connection to the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel have been bailed.
Merseyside Police confirmed an 18-year-old and a 37-year-old, both from West Derby, were bailed after being held on suspicion of assisting an offender. The recent arrests brought the total number of people detained in connection to the murder to nine, although no one has been charged as yet.
The investigation is ongoing with police appealing for information in relation to the shooting which also left Olivia's mum Cheryl injured. A Merseyside spokesperson said: "Two men arrested in connection with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel on Monday, 22 August, have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
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"The men aged 18 years and 37 years, who both come from the West Derby area, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. The investigation into Olivia’s murder is ongoing and we continue to appeal for people with information to come forward to assist us in bringing those responsible to justice."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111. If you have any CCTV/dashcam/smart doorbell footage that could help inquiries they can be downloaded on the dedicated public portal for Olivia's murder, which will go straight through to the investigation team. Footage can be submitted here mipp.police.uk.
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