Police chief promises that those guilty for Elle Edwards’ murder will be brought to justice

The police chief of Merseyside has said that her department will be “relentless” in bringing those guilty for Elle Edwards’ murder to justice.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy stated that those responsible for the Christmas Eve shooting are “cowards” for resorting to such violence and that they “deserve to spend every Christmas in prison.”

Chief Constable Kennedy stated that Elle was doing what any member of the community should be free to do on Christmas Eve: enjoying herself with friends and her sister while celebrating the holidays.

Two suspects, a 30-year-old male and a 19-year-old woman, are now in custody and being questioned in regard to the murder, when the police chief makes this promise.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy stated that those responsible for the Christmas Eve shooting were “cowards” for resorting to such violence and that they “deserve to spend every Christmas in prison.” August 2022 photograph of Chief Constable Kennedy.

Elle Edwards was shot in the head at 11:50 p.m. while enjoying Christmas in the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey, a village near Liverpool, with her sister and friends.

Ms. Edwards, a 26-year-old beautician, was administered CPR by partygoers who urgently attempted to save her life, but she was pronounced dead at the site.

That evening, four others within the bar received gunshot wounds.

As a mother of two daughters of a similar age to Elle, Chief Constable Kennedy stated, “I cannot begin to comprehend what they are going through right now. However, I do know that they will carry the weight of Elle’s loss for the rest of their lives, and a significant portion of their lives will always be missing.”

In a hard-hitting statement, she referred to the perpetrators as “cowards” and said, “Detectives are continuing their investigations and will be relentless in their efforts to determine what led up to the incident on Christmas Eve and who was responsible for this sickening and heartbreaking incident, which has ruined so many lives and resulted in the death of a beautiful young woman.”

“On Christmas Day morning, I went to Wallasey Village to meet with officers and members of the public, and I personally observed the devastation this has caused for the residents of Wallasey Village.”

“Firearms, violence, and intimidation have no place in our society, and tragically, they are frequently employed to handle trivial and pitiful matters.”

These people are cowards who believe that the only way to settle a dispute is by violence; they lack the fortitude and resolve to negotiate and prevent the situation from reaching such a terrible and tragic finish.

The police chief of Merseyside has said that her department will be “relentless” in bringing those guilty for Elle Edwards’ murder to justice. A police officer observes floral tributes in front of the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey Village.

Tim Edwards, the father of Elle Edwards, places a floral tribute to his daughter outside the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey Village, where she was fatally shot on Christmas Eve, on Monday.

The Merseyside police chief added, “Anyone engaged in planning this shooting, pulling the trigger, or providing the weapon should spend every Christmas behind bars.”

We shall remain unwavering in our pursuit of justice for Elle and her family.

Additionally, Chief Constable Kennedy underlined that anyone with knowledge regarding the perpetrators of the heinous shooting should contact law enforcement.

She pleaded with them to “think of the anguish and pain that has been inflicted” and “do the right thing and let us know” if they know who is responsible.

The Chief Constable was also able to reveal that a number of promising lines of inquiry are being pursued in relation to the murder.

“The more information we have to piece together what transpired that night, the better.” I would like to reaffirm our previous requests for dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from anyone who resided, worked, or was in the Wallasey village area on Christmas Eve.

Chief Constable Kennedy emphasized that anyone with information regarding those responsible for the heinous murder of Elle Edwards (pictured) must come forward.

Elle Edwards’ parents left a devastating tribute to her after her death on Christmas Eve at the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey Village. Her parents penned, “To my lovely Elle, you are the light of my life and you will never be forgotten.”

Today, Tim Edwards visits the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey Village, where his daughter died, to place floral tributes.

Friends of Elle Edwards have now described the horrors of the shooting at the crowded pub on Christmas Eve, explaining how she was singing and dancing before they heard loud booms resembling fireworks and saw her on the floor.

Jess, a friend who was with her when she was shot, told Sky News: ‘We had gone to the bar for a drink when we heard what sounded like fireworks. We had been singing and dancing, and she is now on the floor.

‘We were so happy. It occurred so quickly that I cannot get it out of my mind. I wish we could have done more, but nothing else was possible.

Lucy, the sister of Ms. Edwards, resides in Dubai, but she flew home to enjoy Christmas with her family. She left the pub prior to her sister’s murder.

In an emotional Instagram post, she referred to her sister as “my beautiful sister, my closest friend, my second mother, and my rock.” I already miss and adore you so much. My Emily May.

Jess, her friend, stated, ‘People were attempting to assist her, but it was futile. I felt awful since I spent Christmas with my family while she was alone.

In reference to Ms. Edwards’ sister departing the pub early, she remarked, ‘It makes you wonder if she should have left as well.’

Another acquaintance, Meg, who did not offer her last name, stated, “We were singing and dancing.” I have videos of all of us that I cannot stop watching. We were really content.

When asked about their memories of their friend, they characterized her as “very funny,” adding, “We’ve never been out and not had a good time.”

Jess (right), who was with Ms. Edwards when she was shot, told Sky News: ‘We went to grab a drink, and when we were in the pub, we heard what sounded like fireworks.

Tim Edwards, the father of Ms. Edwards, visited the scene on Tuesday to add flowers to the growing sea of condolences left outside the pub. Her family hailed her as “the light of our lives.”

Her parents wrote, “To my lovely Elle, you are the light of my life, and you will never be gone.”

On Monday, police and community officials convened to speak with and assist Wallsey Village residents.

Officers were accompanied by local councillors, Wirral Council representatives, and the office of Dame Angela Eagle, the area’s Member of Parliament, “to demonstrate their support to people during this difficult time.”

They went door-to-door in the roads surrounding the community “to reassure locals and give them the opportunity to voice any concerns they may have.”