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24/08/2007
Search Continues For Rhys' Killer
Police are continuing to search for the killer of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones, as it was revealed that they may be as young as 13.
Eleven-year-old Rhys was shot by a hooded youth on a BMX bicycle as he played football with his friends in the car park of the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth in Liverpool on Wednesday evening.
Police said that the suspect is slim, white, around 5ft 8ins tall and aged between 13 and 15. He was wearing dark clothes, including a hoodie, and white trainers.
Two male teenagers, aged 18 and 14, who were arrested in connection with the murder have both been released on police bail.
Appealing for information from the community on Friday, Assistant Chief Constable Patricia Gallan from Merseyside Police said: "We need to get this killer off the street. We need help. Come forward now and help put the suffering of Rhys' mum and dad at an end."
Rhys' parents have insisted that their son had no links with any gangs.
Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, his mother Melanie Jones said: "Our son was only 11, our baby. This should not happen, this should not be going on. Please help us, I just want them caught."
It has also been announced that Everton football club - Rhys' favourite team - will hold a minute's silence before their home game against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. Players from both teams will also wear black armbands.
Everton captain Phil Neville also urged anyone with any information about the murder to contact police and sent his sympathies to Rhys' parents. He said: "We all here at Everton have families of our own and we cannot comprehend what you are going through."
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to contact them on: 0151 777 8722 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/SP)
Eleven-year-old Rhys was shot by a hooded youth on a BMX bicycle as he played football with his friends in the car park of the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth in Liverpool on Wednesday evening.
Police said that the suspect is slim, white, around 5ft 8ins tall and aged between 13 and 15. He was wearing dark clothes, including a hoodie, and white trainers.
Two male teenagers, aged 18 and 14, who were arrested in connection with the murder have both been released on police bail.
Appealing for information from the community on Friday, Assistant Chief Constable Patricia Gallan from Merseyside Police said: "We need to get this killer off the street. We need help. Come forward now and help put the suffering of Rhys' mum and dad at an end."
Rhys' parents have insisted that their son had no links with any gangs.
Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, his mother Melanie Jones said: "Our son was only 11, our baby. This should not happen, this should not be going on. Please help us, I just want them caught."
It has also been announced that Everton football club - Rhys' favourite team - will hold a minute's silence before their home game against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. Players from both teams will also wear black armbands.
Everton captain Phil Neville also urged anyone with any information about the murder to contact police and sent his sympathies to Rhys' parents. He said: "We all here at Everton have families of our own and we cannot comprehend what you are going through."
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to contact them on: 0151 777 8722 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/SP)
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03 September 2007
Police Appeal To Rhys' Killer
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have made a direct appeal to his killer to turn himself in.
Police Appeal To Rhys' Killer
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have made a direct appeal to his killer to turn himself in.
28 August 2007
Rhys' Parents Plea To Killer
The parents of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have appealed for his killer to turn himself in to police. Melanie and Stephen Jones have also pleaded for the killer's parents to come forward. Speaking to reporters, Mrs Jones said: "What kind of people are they? They must know it's their kid.
Rhys' Parents Plea To Killer
The parents of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have appealed for his killer to turn himself in to police. Melanie and Stephen Jones have also pleaded for the killer's parents to come forward. Speaking to reporters, Mrs Jones said: "What kind of people are they? They must know it's their kid.
06 September 2007
Funeral Held For Rhys
The funeral of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has taken place in Liverpool. The funeral procession for the 11-year-old travelled from his family's home in Croxteth, past Goodison Park - home of his favourite football, club, Everton - before arriving at the city's Anglican Cathedral at 2pm.
Funeral Held For Rhys
The funeral of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has taken place in Liverpool. The funeral procession for the 11-year-old travelled from his family's home in Croxteth, past Goodison Park - home of his favourite football, club, Everton - before arriving at the city's Anglican Cathedral at 2pm.
27 September 2007
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have been made to the programme following last night's appeal, including 12 calls, which named the same person as a suspect.
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have been made to the programme following last night's appeal, including 12 calls, which named the same person as a suspect.
30 August 2007
Teenager Bailed Over Rhys Murder
A 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has been released on police bail. The teenager was the eleventh person to be arrested in connection with the eleven-year-old's murder. Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder.
Teenager Bailed Over Rhys Murder
A 15-year-old boy arrested in connection with the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones has been released on police bail. The teenager was the eleventh person to be arrested in connection with the eleven-year-old's murder. Ten people had previously been arrested in connection with Rhys' murder.
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