29/08/2007
Rhys Murder - Teenager Arrested
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones.
Eleven-year-old Rhys was shot by a hooded youth on a BMX bicycle as he played football with his friends in the car park of the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth on August 22.
On Tuesday, a section of Dam Wood, close to where Rhys was shot, was sealed off and searched, following a tip-off from a member of the public. More than 40 officers have been searching the area, using police sniffer dogs and specialist equipment. Divers have also been involved in the search of the area, where there are also three large ponds.
Merseyside Police have not revealed what evidence they are searching the area for.
Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder. Four people have been released without charge, while six have been released on police bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Kelly, who is leading the investigation, has appealed for more people to come forward, including a man who has already contacted police before.
Assistant Chief Constable Patricia Gallan also stressed that the identities of anyone with any information regarding the case would be protected. She said it was "fantastic" that people were calling the anonymous Crimestoppers line and stressed that all information received would be acted upon. However, she added: "We now need to make that information into witness statements.
"I know that can be a big step for people who are concerned for their identity, but special measures can be taken to protect them in the courts."
(KMcA/SP)
Eleven-year-old Rhys was shot by a hooded youth on a BMX bicycle as he played football with his friends in the car park of the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth on August 22.
On Tuesday, a section of Dam Wood, close to where Rhys was shot, was sealed off and searched, following a tip-off from a member of the public. More than 40 officers have been searching the area, using police sniffer dogs and specialist equipment. Divers have also been involved in the search of the area, where there are also three large ponds.
Merseyside Police have not revealed what evidence they are searching the area for.
Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder. Four people have been released without charge, while six have been released on police bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Kelly, who is leading the investigation, has appealed for more people to come forward, including a man who has already contacted police before.
Assistant Chief Constable Patricia Gallan also stressed that the identities of anyone with any information regarding the case would be protected. She said it was "fantastic" that people were calling the anonymous Crimestoppers line and stressed that all information received would be acted upon. However, she added: "We now need to make that information into witness statements.
"I know that can be a big step for people who are concerned for their identity, but special measures can be taken to protect them in the courts."
(KMcA/SP)
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30 August 2007
Teenager Bailed Over Rhys Murder
A 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has been released on police bail. The teenager was the eleventh person to be arrested in connection with the eleven-year-old's murder. Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder.
Teenager Bailed Over Rhys Murder
A 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has been released on police bail. The teenager was the eleventh person to be arrested in connection with the eleven-year-old's murder. Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder.
03 September 2007
Police Appeal To Rhys' Killer
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have made a direct appeal to his killer to turn himself in.
Police Appeal To Rhys' Killer
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have made a direct appeal to his killer to turn himself in.
27 September 2007
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have been made to the programme following last night's appeal, including 12 calls, which named the same person as a suspect.
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have been made to the programme following last night's appeal, including 12 calls, which named the same person as a suspect.
13 November 2014
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An eight hour search for a passenger who allegedly fell overboard from a ferry in the English Channel has been stood down, with HM Coastguard saying all passengers and crew have been "accounted for safe and well".
HM Coastguard Stand Down English Channel Search
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28 August 2007
Rhys' Parents Plea To Killer
The parents of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have appealed for his killer to turn himself in to police. Melanie and Stephen Jones have also pleaded for the killer's parents to come forward. Speaking to reporters, Mrs Jones said: "What kind of people are they? They must know it's their kid.
Rhys' Parents Plea To Killer
The parents of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have appealed for his killer to turn himself in to police. Melanie and Stephen Jones have also pleaded for the killer's parents to come forward. Speaking to reporters, Mrs Jones said: "What kind of people are they? They must know it's their kid.
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