Elle Edwards: Police investigating Christmas Eve shooting receive ‘important information’ about ‘wider tensions’
Police investigating the murder of Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve say they have received “important information” about “individuals and wider tensions”.
Ms Edwards, a 26-year-old beautician, was shot at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, shortly before midnight on 24 December.
She was shot in the head as she celebrated with friends and later died in hospital.
Ms Edwards was not believed to be the intended target, with four men also injured in the attack.
Merseyside Police have arrested three people in connection with her murder, with two released on bail pending further inquiries while a third has been recalled to prison.
The force said it had received nearly 150 pieces of intelligence from members of the public, as well as CCTV and information about individuals and wider tensions.
It said a number of lines of enquiry are currently being explored.
The Lighthouse Inn where Ms Edwards was killed
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Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs said: “I would like to personally thank each and every person who has already come forward to tell us what they know.
“This is a fast-moving and complex investigation and each piece of information is a vital piece of the puzzle to help us to understand what happened in the Lighthouse pub on Christmas Eve.
“I would continue to ask people to come forward and tell us what they know. Even though we have received a lot of information from the public it is still important that people continue to speak to us.
“If they don’t want to speak to police directly then please get in touch with Crimestoppers where information can be given in confidence.
“The people responsible for Elle’s death do not deserve to be protected and Elle’s family deserve answers.”
Three arrested in connection with attack
Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder so far, including a 31-year-old man from Tranmere, Wirral, and a 19-year-old woman from Rock Ferry, Wirral, who were both held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and were later bailed pending further inquiries.
A 30-year-old man from Tranmere who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder was recalled to prison on licence.
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Family tribute to Elle Edwards
Family pay tribute to ‘best friend, sidekick and partner in crime’
Last week Ms Edward’s sister paid tribute to her “best friend, sidekick and partner in crime”.
In an emotional social media post, Lucy Edwards said: “I should not be waking up this morning on New Year’s Day without you.”
In a family tribute issued last week, the victim’s father Tim Edwards said: “There was no-one as beautiful as our Elle May, her looks, her laugh and the way she would light up a room as soon as she walked in.
“She had this way about her that as soon as you met her, you just instantly fell in love with her, everyone that met Elle knew how special she was.”
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer to sack Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq over allegations she lived in properties linked to allies of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the deposed prime minister of Bangladesh.
It comes after the current Bangladeshi leader, Muhammad Yunus, said London properties used by Ms Siddiq should be investigated.
He told the Sunday Times the properties should be handed back to his government if they were acquired through “plain robbery”.
Tory leader Ms Badenoch said: “It’s time for Keir Starmer to sack Tulip Siddiq.
“He appointed his personal friend as anti-corruption minister and she is accused herself of corruption.
“Now the government of Bangladesh is raising serious concerns about her links to the regime of Sheikh Hasina.”
Ms Siddiq insists she has “done nothing wrong”.
Her aunt was ousted from office in August following an uprising against her 20-year leadership and fled to India.
Ms Siddiq is also named with her aunt in Bangladesh court documents about meetings with the Russian government.
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As economic secretary to the Treasury, Ms Siddiq is responsible for policy on both the City and tackling corruption.
She referred herself to the prime minister’s ethics watchdog on Monday following the reports about the properties.
On the same day, the prime minister said: “Tulip Siddiq has acted entirely properly by referring herself to the independent adviser, as she’s now done, and that’s why we brought into being the new code.
“It’s to allow ministers to ask the adviser to establish the facts, and yes, I’ve got confidence in her, and that’s the process that will now be happening.”
Police in Aberdeen have widened the search area for two sisters who disappeared four days ago in the city.
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, were last seen on CCTV on Market Street after leaving their home on Tuesday at around 2.12am.
The sisters – who are part of a set of triplets and originally from Hungary – crossed the Victoria Bridge to the Torry area and turned right on to a footpath next to the River Dee.
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen on CCTV in Market Street. Pic: Police Scotland/PA
They headed in the direction of Aberdeen Boat Club but officers said there is no evidence to suggest the missing women left the immediate area.
Specialist search teams, police dogs and a marine unit have been trying to trace the pair.
The sisters crossed Victoria Bridge before walking along a footpath next to the River Dee
The pair were heading in the direction of Aberdeen Boat Club on the south side of the River Dee
Further searches are being carried out towards the Port of Aberdeen’s South Harbour and Duthie Park.
Police Scotland said it is liaising with authorities in Hungary to support the relatives of the two sisters.
Chief Inspector Darren Bruce said: “Eliza and Henrietta’s family are understandably extremely worried about them and we are working tirelessly to find them.
“We are seriously concerned about them and have significant resources dedicated to the inquiry.”
The sisters, from Aberdeen city centre, are described as slim with long brown hair.
Henrietta Huszti. Pic: Police Scotland
Eliza Huszti. Pic: Police Scotland
Officers have requested businesses in and around the South Esplanade and Menzies Road area to review their CCTV footage for the early morning of Tuesday 7 January.
Police added they are keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage from that time.
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