POLICE have arrested a 33-year-old man from Dovecot on suspicion of the murder of nine year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool.

The man was also arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder.

He was arrested by armed officers on Lunsford Road, Dovecot, Liverpool this afternoon (Friday, August 26).

He has been taken to a police station where he will be questioned by detectives.

Merseyside Police said: "The investigation into Olivia's tragic murder is ongoing and we still need to build up a strong evidential picture so that we can bring those responsible to justice.

"Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.

"If you have any CCTV/dashcam/smart doorbell footage that could help our inquiries they can be downloaded on the dedicated public portal for Olivia's murder, which will go straight through to the investigation team."

Footage can be submitted at mipp.police.uk