DETECTIVES investigating the murder of schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool have been granted a further extension of 36 hours to continue questioning three men arrested yesterday.
The nine-year-old was fatally shot in Dovecot on August 22 after a man forced his way inside her home while trying to flee a masked gunman.
Those being questioned are a 34-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and a 41-year-old man from Knowsley and a 29-year-old man, who have both been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A fourth man who was arrested last night is still being interviewed by detectives.
A police statement this evening read: "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 here: https://mipp.police.uk/"
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