The family of a woman described as a 'shining light' have described how her murder has 'torn' them apart and appealed for justice to be served.
Ashley Dale, 28, was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday morning at her home in Old Swan, Merseyside,. Merseyside Police say they believe she was not the intended target of the attack, which saw her shot by "callous and mindless thugs" in her own home.
Her heartbroken family have spoken out this afternoon, calling Ashley a 'hard working young woman' whose life was ended by a 'senseless crime', reports the Liverpool Echo.