Good evening, these are the latest ECHO headlines on Wednesday, June 22.
Twin's tribute to sister Lexi she will 'never forget' after tragic crash
Lexi McDavid's devastated twin sister gave an emotional tribute to her sibling at a touching vigil celebrating her life.
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Schoolchildren were joined by parents and grandparents in Huyton Village as people mourned Lexi McDavid, 12, who died after being hit by a white Mercedes van as she got off a bus on Princess Drive in Huyton on Tuesday, June 7.
Her family were among those that gave speeches, including her 12-year-old twin sister. She spoke of life at home with Lexi before telling the crowd she will "never forget" and will "always miss" her sister.
Men 'pinned down' by armed police after gun spotted
Two men were "pinned down" by armed police after they were called to a report of people having a gun
Merseyside Police rushed to Bray Road in Speke at around 3PM on Wednesday, June 22, following a 999 call stating two men had a gun. Armed officers attended the scene and and searched the area, where they arrested two men aged 31 and 26, from Liverpool on suspicion of firearms offences.
Eyewitnesses told The ECHO they saw two men being arrested by armed officers a short distance away on Western Avenue. They said the men were "pinned down with guns pointed at them".
James Bulger's mum heartbroken as grave targeted by thieves
The mum of James Bulger was heartbroken after a statue from her son's grave was stolen.
On Wednesday, June 22, Denise Fergus, was told by her husband, Stuart, the sleeping angel statue from her son's grave was taken. Her husband was at the grave to give it a clean and put down some new flowers.
Denise described how the statue is made from concrete and has "a bit of weight to it" meaning "it hasn't blown off anywhere". She has asked people in Liverpool to keep their eyes open for the statue, which went missing from Kirkdale Cemetery.
Man sprayed with substance in unprovoked attack
Mum 'terrified' as man shot near park where children play
Road closed and woman 'seriously injured' after being hit by car
Sacked teacher went on sweary Facebook rant after calling pupils 'idiots'
Met Office sends new yellow warning of 'thunderstorms and torrential downpours'
