DETECTIVES have arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of Rikki Berry.

On Wednesday July, 31, a 26-year-old man from Kirkby was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a firearm.

He has since been released on police bail with conditions.

On Friday, July 26, detectives charged Adam Williams with murder.

After charging him, police had given Williams' address as of Bigdale Drive, Kirkby.

However, when he appeared for a magistrates' court appearance on Friday, Williams entered an address of Hamblett Crescent, St Helens.

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Williams appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, where he is next due to appear on Friday, November 1.

Aa provisional trial date of January 20, 2025, was listed, with an estimated duration of two to three weeks.

Detectives have so far arrested 10 people in connection with the investigation and all other suspects have been bailed pending further inquiries.
 

  • Police are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses to come forward.  Information, images and footage can be sent directly to the investigation team via  Public Portal (mipp.police.uk). You can also message police via @MerPolCC on social media, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 24000624806.