A third person has been arrested in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Elle Edwards at the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey on Christmas Eve.

A 31-year-old man from Tranmere has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He is currently in custody where he will be questioned.

Detectives have been given additional time to question a 30-year-old man from Tranmere, arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and a 19-year-old woman from Rock Ferry arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and they both remain in custody.

Wirral Globe:

An investigation into Elle’s death remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000948723.