Merseyside Police has explained why no one has been charged in relation to the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
The murder investigation, launched following the death of Olivia after being shot in her own home as the gunman pursued Joseph Nee and another target, has seen nine people arrested. Despite the arrests, no one has yet been charged.
Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen issued an explanation in today's press conference where he also confirmed that police have identified the two guns carried by the nine-year-old's murderer. Before DCS Kameen went on to explain the "series link" weapon used in the shooting, he said: "So far the investigation has resulted in nine arrests for offences including murder and assisting an offender.