A man arrested in connection with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel has been released under investigation.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson confirmed to the ECHO today that the man arrested on Friday, October 28 in connection with Olivia Pratt-Korbel 's murder had been released under investigation. The man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and was questioned by detectives.
Nine-year-old Olivia was fatally shot in the chest with a .38 caliber revolver inside her own home on Kingsheath Avenue, Dovecot at around 10pm on Monday, August 22. The schoolgirl's mum Cheryl Korbel, 46, was injured as a gunman chased convicted criminal Joseph Nee into their home.
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Thomas Cashman was charged with the murder of Olivia, the attempted murder of Ms Korbel and Mr Nee, and two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. The 34-year-old, of Grenadier Drive in West Derby, first appeared in court on October 3. He was not asked to enter a plea - and a four-week trial was set for March 6 next year.
Paul Russell, of Snowberry Road in West Derby, was charged with assisting an offender in relation to Olivia's murder. The 40-year-old is accused of driving Cashman to an address and disposing of his clothing.
Olivia's family paid tribute to the schoolgirl calling her "a unique, chatty, nosey little girl who broke the mould when she was born". Speaking after Cashman and Russell were charged, Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen said: "Police have had an overwhelming response and support from the public since the tragic murder of Olivia and I would ask for your continued support so we can keep the promise we made to Olivia's family and the local community to ensure those involved face justice."
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