Thomas Cashman is set to stand trial next year charged with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
The 34-year-old - of Grenadier Drive in West Derby - was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life over the weekend. He appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon, Monday, to face these counts.
Cashman - who sat slumped in his seat and with his head bowed - was not asked to enter a plea, but a four-week trial was set for March 6 next year. Judge Neil Flewitt KC remanded him into custody ahead of a further appearance on January 10.