Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

She was shot in her home on Monday night

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 26th Aug 2022
Last updated 26th Aug 2022

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.

She was shot in the chest in her home on Monday night after a gunman chased two other men into her home.

The man, who is from the Huyton area, was also arrested on two counts of attempted murder.

The arrest came after an operation involving armed officers in the Merseyside area last night.

The man is currently in custody where he is being questioned by detectives.

An investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.

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