Hello and welcome to the second instalment of the ECHO's new 'Our Liverpool' feature.
This twice-daily round-up will aim to showcase the very best of ECHO content and address the major talking points on Merseyside, running from Monday to Friday. I'll be joined by a rotating team of ECHO writers to keep you up to date with all the latest news, views, entertainment and sport from across our region.
This afternoon, there is, sadly, only one place to start after a man was charged with the murder of beautician Elle Edwards. The 26-year-old died after being shot at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey, Wirral, on Christmas Eve.
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22-year-old man charged with murder of Elle Edwards
In the early hours of this morning (Friday, January 13), police confirmed they had charged 22-year-old Connor Chapman with the murder of Elle Edwards. A spokesperson for the force said Connor Chapman, of Houghton Road, Woodchurch, was also charged with two counts of attempted murder and a number of other alleged offences. A 23-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was released on bail pending further enquiries.
Elle Edwards was shot in the head at about 11.50pm on Christmas Eve while celebrating with friends at the Lighthouse Pub in Wallasey Village. Police subsequently confirmed that she had not been the intended target of the shooting. You can read the full story here.
Connor Chapman appears in court
Chapman made his first appearance at Wirral Magistrates' Court this morning, and ECHO reporter Adam Everett was there to bring you all of the latest updates.
Sporting long, wavy brown hair and wearing a grey, prison issue tracksuit while flanked by two security officers in the dock, Chapman spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and said he was of no fixed address during a brief, three-minute hearing.
Chapman is also charged with two counts of attempted murder, three counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life. You can read the full story here.
Chapman to appear in Liverpool Crown Court
Following his first appearance at Wirral Magistrates Court, Chapman was remanded into custody. He will make a further appearance before Liverpool Crown Court on Monday (January 16).
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