Investigation update: Ashley Dale murder

Following an appearance in court on Friday 30^th June, we can confirm that the charges against Joseph Peers and James Witham have been updated to include a charge of conspiracy to murder Lee Harrison.

Peers, 28, of Woodlands Road, Roby, and Witham, 40, of Ashbury Road, Huyton, were charged with the murder of Ashley in January. In addition they have been charged with conspiracy to possess a prohibited weapon and ammunition with intent to endanger life.

Both men have pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Sean Zeisz, 27, of Longreach Road in Huyton, and Niall Barry, 26, of Moscow Drive in Tuebrook, were charged with Ashley’s murder in February.  They have not yet entered a plea.