Olivia died after being shot at her home in the Dovecot area of Liverpool when a gunman chased Joseph Nee, a convicted burglar, into the property.
Monday 5 September 2022 21:42, United Kingdom
Police have been given more time to question three men arrested in connection with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Those being questioned are a 34-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and two other men aged 41 and 29 who are suspected of assisting an offender. Detectives were given an additional 36 hours to question them. A fourth man, also 34, who was arrested on the M42 in the Midlands on Sunday night, is still being questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender. Detective Chief Constable Mark Kameen said: “I continue to urge anyone with information that can assist our investigation into Olivia’s tragic murder to come forward so we can bring those responsible to justice. “Several people have been arrested in connection with this investigation. However, we still need the public’s help to ensure that we can build a strong body of evidence to bring justice for Olivia and her family. “I hereby appeal to anyone who may have information, however small, that could further assist our inquiries to contact us directly or anonymously and we will do the rest.” Olivia died after being shot at her home in the Dovecot area of Liverpool when a gunman chased Joseph Nee, a convicted burglar, into the property at around 10pm on August 22. Her mother, Cheryl Korbel, was also injured.
