Third arrest in connection with murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey

Merseyside Police have arrested a third person in connection with the murder of 26 year-old Elle Edwards at the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey on 24th December.

A 31-year-old man from Tranmere has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He is currently in custody where he will be questioned by detectives.

Officers have been given additional time to question a 30-year-old man from Tranmere, arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and a 19-year-old woman from Rock Ferry arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and they both remain in custody.

An investigation into Elle’s death remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000948723.

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