Two men arrested on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel have been released on bail.
Detectives from Merseyside Police are continuing to appeal for information into the killing of the nine-year-old on Monday, August 22. The nine-year-old schoolgirl was shot in her own home on Kingsheath Avenue, Dovecot at around 10pm.
She was hit by a stray bullet from a gunman chasing convicted criminal Joseph Nee. Olivia was hit in the chest by the same bullet that injured her mum Cheryl, 46. Olivia was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital where she later died.
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Officers arrested a 36-year-old man from Huyton on Thursday August 25 and a 33-year-old man from Dovecot yesterday (Friday August 26) on suspicion of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
Both men have today been released on bail. Police said the 36-year-old man has been recalled to prison after breaching the terms of his licence. The force stressed that the investigation into Olivia's murder remains ongoing and they still need people to come forward.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We still need people to come forward so we can build up a strong evidential picture and bring those responsible to justice. We are still appealing to anyone who saw a black Audi Q3 car in the days leading up to the shooting, or has any information about its movements after leaving Kingsheath Avenue on the night of the shooting."
Olivia's family paid tribute to her calling her a "unique, chatty, nosey little girl who broke the mould when she was born". The public statement added: “Liv was adored by everyone who knew her and would instantly make friends with anyone and everyone.
"She was often seen going up and down the street on her new bike she had just got for her birthday. Although her life was short, her personality certainly wasn’t and she lived it to the most she could, and would blow people away with her wit and kindness."
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 our 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 Public Portal ( mipp.police.uk )
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