Three further arrests over murder of dad shot dead in street in Kirkby

Police investigating the murder of 36-year-old man who was shot dead in what police believe was a targeted attack have made three more arrests.

Rikki Berry, known locally as "Nuggy" died in hospital after being shot on Quarryside Drive in Kirkby at around 6:35pm on Wednesday 17 July.

Merseyside Police said three people had been arrested in Oswestry, Shropshire, by West Mercia Police on their behalf.

A 24-year-old man of no fixed abode, a 25-year-old man from Kirkby and a 21-year-old woman from Kirkby are all currently in custody on suspicion of murder and possession of a firearm.

These latest arrests mean a total of nine people have now been detained in connection with the investigation.

Six have been bailed pending further inquiries.