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The force has today (September 4) said two men have been brought into custody, with one of the suspects arrested on suspicion of murder. They were arrested in the Runcorn area, Cheshire, some 11 miles away from the centre of Liverpool. A 34-year-old man from Liverpool has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and another man, 41, from Knowsley has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Olivia Pratt-Korbel was shot in the chest during an incident at her home on August 22. Police say despite the update, they are still urging anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Chief Superintendent and head of investigations, Mark Kameen, said: “I continue to urge anyone who has information that can help our investigation into Olivia’s tragic murder to please come forward so we can bring those responsible to justice.
“A number of people have been arrested in respect of this investigation. However, we still need the public’s help in ensuring that we can a build a strong evidential picture so justice is served for Olivia and her family.
“With this, I appeal for those who may have information, no matter how small, that could continue to help our inquiries to contact us directly or anonymously and we will do the rest.”
DCS Kameen has been vocal about his quest for justice after the death of Olivia, previously saying his officers would do “everything legitimately possible” to bring them to justice.
Olivia was hit in the chest as her mother Cheryl Korbel tried to stop the gunman from entering their home in Dovecot, Liverpool, last month.
Her mother was also injured during the incident.
In a family tribute, Olivia, known as Liv by her relatives, said: “Liv was a unique, chatty, nosey little girl who broke the mould when she was born. She loved life and all it had to offer.
“Liv loved dressing up and was very particular on how she was dressed, like any other little girl she loved doing her makeup and nails, she was nine going on 19.”
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“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.
“We as a family are heartbroken and have lost a huge part of our life. “
Their tribute ended with a firm plea for anyone with informartion to “speak up”, and added: “If anyone knows anything, now is the time to speak up. It is not about being a “snitch” or a “grass” it is about finding out who took our baby away from us. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING.”
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“We as a family are eternally grateful for the help and support we have received from people across the world.
“We are also thankful to Merseyside police for the outstanding work and to the staff at Alder Hey and Aintree hospitals.”
Police have proactively issued CCTV appeals and held conferences in a bid to trace Olivia’s killer.
According to the BBC Olivia’s inquest was opened last week with Liverpool senior coroner Andre Rebello saying armed response officers found her with a gunshot wound to her chest.
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