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The Latest Breaking News from Sam Rimmer

Mother of Olivia Pratt-Korbel issues powerful gun crime plea

Her death marked the third fatal shooting in Merseyside within a single week

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025

Mother of murdered Olivia Pratt-Korbel joins call for communities to speak out

Nine-year-old Olivia was shot in her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, in August 2022.

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025

Communities ‘have more confidence in police’ three years on from fatal shootings

Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Ashley Dale, 28, and Sam Rimmer, 22, were murdered within a week in Merseyside in August 2022.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025

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Mother appeals to find son’s killers after ‘three painful and traumatic years’

Ten people have been arrested in relation to the murder of Sam Rimmer in Liverpool, but no one has been charged.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2025

‘Sassy little princess’ Olivia Pratt-Korbel, nine, remembered a year on from her shooting

Olivia died on August 22 last year after she was shot by Thomas Cashman.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023

Mum of Ashley Dale thanks daughter's colleagues for moving tribute

Those who worked with the 28-year-old at Knowsley Council reached out to her family with an idea

Liverpool Echo · Jul 13, 2023

Merseyside must 'raise our game' to end senseless killings

Elle Edwards' killer was sentenced to 48 years in prison for her murder on Friday

Liverpool Echo · Jul 8, 2023

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Government to fight 'violent gangs' after Elle Edwards murder

Wirral MPs called on the government to meet with them in the wake of the Elle Edwards shooting last Christmas

Liverpool Echo · May 15, 2023

Senior police officer felt 'sick to stomach' waiting for Thomas Cashman verdict

The newly appointed Deputy Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, Chris Green, sat down with ECHO Crime Reporter Jonathan Humphries.

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2023

Warning to driver of stolen Audi who killed man and crashed into house

Police believe the driver, who is on the run, will likely be injured

Liverpool Echo · Apr 14, 2023

Tributes to man killed by driver of suspected stolen Audi

The driver fled the scene after crashing a car suspected to be stolen during a previous burglary

Liverpool Echo · Apr 14, 2023

Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of murdering Sam Rimmer

Police have arrested two more people in connection with the shooting

Liverpool Echo · Apr 14, 2023

Gangland 'chaos' as EncroChat arrests lead to 'instability' in underworld

Senior officers are considering whether "chaotic individuals" on the streets are looking to "fill the gaps"

Liverpool Echo · Apr 8, 2023

How a line of cocaine at the weekend connects to Olivia's murder

"Everyone in the chain has a responsibility - that's the stark reality. If there wasn't the demand, there wouldn't be the supply."

Liverpool Echo · Apr 6, 2023

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Liverpool Echo · Apr 4, 2023

Licensed gun owners urged to hand in weapons over fears crime gangs are targeting homes

"We have people in this area that have 30 or 40 weapons in their home"

Liverpool Echo · Apr 4, 2023

Ukraine war guns likely to 'enable organised crime in Merseyside'

The ECHO previously reported the Skorpion machine pistol has been used in three gun murders in recent months

Liverpool Echo · Apr 4, 2023

Merseyside criminals 'at the forefront' of distributing deadly Skorpion guns

Skorpion machine pistols are described as "battlefield weaponry" and can discharge 15 rounds in less than a second

Liverpool Echo · Apr 2, 2023

'Skorpion' gun has killed the last three times it's been fired on Merseyside

The Czech-manufactured Skorpion machine pistol can discharge 15 rounds in less than a second

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Liverpool Echo · Mar 31, 2023

Police update on Sam Rimmer murder arrests

The total number of people arrested in connection with the murder of Sam is now eight

Liverpool Echo · Mar 31, 2023

Olivia murder 'shows anyone involved in gun crime is a coward'

Serena Kennedy spoke to the ECHO about gun crime in Merseyside as Thomas Cashman was convicted of Olivia Pratt-Korbel's murder

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder of 22-year-old Sam Rimmer

A Merseyside Police spokesman said five warrants had been executed across south Liverpool and Huyton.

Liverpool Echo · Mar 30, 2023

Two arrested on suspicion of murdering Sam Rimmer

The 22-year-old was shot dead in Dingle in August 2022

Liverpool Echo · Mar 20, 2023

Reality of working as top detective in fight against child exploitation

"I don't think anything prepares you when you join at 22 years old"

Liverpool Echo · Jan 29, 2023

The gun crime paradox: Why are shootings down but brutal firearms murders up?

Explanations are unclear, but senior officers and politicians are hoping a new strategy can drive criminal gangs out of communities

Liverpool Echo · Jan 6, 2023

Dad won't get to see baby grow up after Liverpool 'failed him'

Sam Rimmer would have celebrated his 23rd birthday today

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