Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Kyle Whitley in Litherland

Detectives investigating the murder of 18-year-old Kyle Whitley in April have arrested a man on suspicion of murder yesterday, Monday 7 December.

Kyle was fatally stabbed in Vincent Road, Litherland on the afternoon of Monday 13 April.

Following continued enquiries into the murder, an 18-year-old man from Fazakerley was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to a police station for questioning. He has now been released on bail as the investigation continues.

To date five people have been arrested in connection with Kyle’s murder and three of those remain under investigation.

Anyone with information on the murder of Kyle is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 20000215637.