A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with the killing of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.

The 34-year-old from Liverpool is in custody, Merseyside Police has said.

He is being questioned by detectives, the police confirmed. 

A 41-year-old man from Knowsley has been also been arrested. He has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and is also in custody.

Both men were arrested in the Runcorn area in the early hours of Sunday, September 4.

Olivia died on August 22, when she was shot in her home.

A gunman had chased a convicted burglar, Joseph Nee, into the property in Dovecot Liverpool at around 10pm on this night.

A post-mortem examination found her medical cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest.

Her mother Cheryl was also injured.

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.”

A 36-year-old man from Huyton and a 33-year-old from Dovecot who were arrested on suspicion of murder and two counts of attempted murder in relation to Olivia’s death have been released on bail.