Police make fourth arrest in connection with murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and is in police custody
Last updated 5th Sep 2022
A fourth man was arrested yesterday evening, Sunday 4 September, in relation to the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
The suspect was stopped on the M42 and the vehicle has been seized.
The 34-year-old driver, a man from Liverpool, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and he is in police custody.
It comes after a third arrest on Sunday afternoon, when police raided two properties in the city and arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender.
The suspect remains in custody where he is being questioned by officers.
Earlier on Sunday, Merseyside Police confirmed that they had arrested two other men in relation to the murder of Olivia, who was shot dead in her own home in Dovecot two weeks ago.
They were arrested in the Runcorn area in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Detective Chief Superintendent and Head of Investigations, Mark Kameen, said: "I continue to urge anyone who has information that can help our investigation into Olivia’s tragic murder to please come forward so we can bring those responsible to justice.
"A number of people have been arrested in respect of this investigation. However, we still need the public’s help in ensuring that we can a build a strong evidential picture so justice is served for Olivia and her family.
"With this, I appeal for those who may have information, no matter how small, that could continue to help our inquiries to contact us directly or anonymously and we will do the rest".