Woman murdered on Christmas Eve named

The woman who died after a shooting at a Merseyside pub on Christmas Eve has been named as Elle Edwards.

The 26-year-old was with her sister and friends at The Lighthouse in Wallasey when she was shot in the head by a gunman who also fired at four men.

She is not believed to have been the intended target, Merseyside Police said.

Officers continue to hunt for the gunman who fled in a dark-coloured car, believed to be a Mercedes.

Ms Edwards' family laid flowers at the scene of the shooting earlier.

Several shots were fired at the entrance to the pub, which was packed with mainly young people, at about 23:50 GMT on Saturday.

Ms Edwards was rushed to Arrowe Park Hospital where she was pronounced dead, Merseyside Police said.
A 28-year-old man, from Beechwood, Wirral, was also injured and remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Three other men, aged 22, 24 and 33, were shot but their wounds are not thought to be life-threatening.