Man, 25, charged with murder of Rikki Berry

We have charged a 25-year-old man with the murder of Rikki Berry in Kirkby on 17 July.

Detectives arrested three people in in Oswestry in Shropshire on Wednesday 24 July.

Today, Friday 26 July, we have charged Adam Williams, of Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, with murder. He was remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool magistrates court this afternoon.

A 24-year-old man of no fixed abode and a 21-year-old woman from Kirkby, have both been bailed pending further enquiries.

We are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses to come forward. Information, images and footage can be sent directly to the investigation team via  Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).

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