Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Two men arrested over fatal shooting in Liverpool released on bail

Two men arrested over the fatal shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool have been released on bail.

Police arrested a 36-year-old man from Huyton and a 33-year-old man from Dovecot on suspicion of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

Both have been released on bail and the 36-year-old has been returned to prison after breaching the terms of his licence.

Image: Police carried a door away from the scene of the killing on Saturday

In an update Saturday afternoon, officers said they “still need people to come forward.”

Detectives are trying to “build a strong picture of evidence and bring those responsible to justice.”

Officers were seen carrying a door away from the scene of the murder on Saturday, while Merseyside Police continue to seek information about a car.

“We are still appealing for anyone who saw a black Audi Q3 in the days leading up to the shooting or has information about its movements after it left Kingsheath Avenue on the night of the shooting,” the force said.

It also searches for footage from CCTV, CCTV and smart doorbells, which can be submitted online to mipp.police.uk.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson wore a shirt to Anfield on Saturday with the message: “RIP Olivia, YNWA” (You’ll Never Walk Alone).

Earlier, detectives warned that “silence is not an option” and that they “need names”.

They also want to ensure that “there is no hiding place for anyone involved” in Olivia’s murder.

The school was shot after a gunman chased his target, who has been named as Joseph Nee, a 35-year-old convicted burglar, into his family home in Dovecot. His mother Cheryl, 46, was injured in the shooting.

Image: Detectives are looking for information about an Audi Q3

A local councilor told Sky News grief in the community has turned to “anger” over Monday night’s shooting.

Harry Doyle, assistant mayor of Liverpool, said: “The community is clearly going through the stages of grieving. We are sorry.

“At first it was a shock, now it’s a lot of anger, and you feel it.

“(There’s) anger about a lot of things, but ultimately we want to find the right people (responsible).”

Image: Joseph Nee is believed to have been the intended target of the shooting

Councilor Doyle said he had seen no reluctance from the community to come forward with information.

He added: “People have come forward with information since day one, and they have come forward in droves.

“I know the police have been very impressed with the number of people who have come forward with information.”

Anyone with information is asked to message @MerPolCC or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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