Elle Edwards' family pay tribute on her 27th birthday

The beautician was shot and killed outside The Lighthouse, Wallasey on Christmas Eve.

Today (May 10) people close to Elle have paid tribute on social media to their "most perfect angel."

One loved one wrote: "Happy birthday to the most perfect angel Elle May. Oh how I wish things were different and we were planning a night out for your birthday. I love you forever and always brightest star in the sky."

Another said: "Happy Birthday to my beautiful Elle. My angel above, I miss you more than words can describe no day will ever be the same without you. I love you so much it hurts to even be writing this, my heart is broken I love you for life."

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Elle Edwards (Image: PA)

Elle's friends and family have organised a balloon release at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton at 7pm today (May 10) to mark her birthday. They said in a Facebook post that all are welcome to join.

READ > Man charged with Elle Edwards murder will stand trial in June this year

On Monday (May 8) Elle's dad, Tim Edwards, arrived at John O'Groats with comedian John May in support of the Weapons Down Gloves Up campaign.

Speaking to the BBC, Tim said the walk was "all for Elle".

He said: "It's given me the chance to think of a future without Elle and how I can keep going forward in a positive way and not let the grief consume me in a negative and destructive way.

"So that when I return home, I feel equipped to deal with what lies ahead."

Connor Chapman is due to stand trial, accused of Elle's murder, from June 7.