Police investigating Rikki Berry in Kirkby murder arrest four people and seize vehicle

Rikki Berry was shot dead in Kirkby. Credit: Merseyside Police/Liverpool Echo

Detectives investigating the murder of man have arrested four people - including a teenage boy - and seized a vehicle.

Rikki Berry, who was 36, was shot outside a house on Quarryside Drive in Kirkby shortly after 6.30pm on Wednesday, 17 July.

A 19-year-old woman, a 15-year-old boy, a 22-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, all from Prescot, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All four were taken to police stations to be questioned and have since been released on bail.

Merseyside Police say a vehicle was found in Prescot at about 10:40am on Friday, 19 July.

Rikki Berry was shot on Quarryside Drive. Credit: Liverpool Echo

A gun and ammunition were also recovered a mile away from the scene as part of the murder investigation.

A 20-year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday 18th July. He has been released on bail.

Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “Our investigation is making progress but I want to emphasise that we still need to speak to anyone who has yet to come forward, and as soon as possible.

“The easiest way to do this is straight to my investigation team via our our dedicated page, so please send any information, images and footage to us.

"You can also message us via @MerPolCC on social media, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 24000624806.

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