THE dad of Elle Edwards, who was shot dead at a Wirral pub last month, has spoken of the devastation his family has faced since her murder.

Speaking to Sky News, Tim Edwards described how his "beautiful and caring" daughter "with a heart of gold" will never leave him.

Elle was shot dead outside the Lighthouse Inn pub, Wallasey on Christmas Eve.

In the interview, Mr Edwards stressed the impact gun violence has had on his family.

He said: "There's no winners with gun crime. You pick up a gun or pick up a knife and your future is over and everyone else's future around you is over."

He paid a moving tribute to the 26-year-old beautician, saying: "She's the type of person that would walk into the room and everyone would gravitate towards her because she was always smiling.

"She was beautiful looking and she was a great hugger. She was just a fantastic human being with a heart of gold."

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Mr Edwards told Sky News about the struggles his family have endured over the past month.

He said that Christmas will never be a point of celebration.

'She'll never leave me'

Mr Edwards explained that there has to be a positive to come out of this tragedy and explained that he hopes a foundation in her name will bring the family some peace.

He added: "There has to be a positive that comes out of it - she can't be forgotten."

Elle’s funeral will take place next Wednesday (January 25).

Connor Chapman, 22, has been charged with her murder and a trial date has been set for June 7.