Ninth person arrested over murder of Ellis Cox, police say

A ninth man has been arrested during an investigation into the murder of Ellis Cox in Aintree two years ago, Merseyside Police have said.

Nineteen-year-old Ellis was fatally shot on 23 June 2024 at the Liver Industrial Estate.

Now, a 31-year-old man, from Walton, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

He has been taken into police custody, with the other eight people arrested still under investigation.

After the teenager was killed, Ellis' family said: "Ellis was making the most of a sunny day going on a bike ride with his friends.

"Ellis loved the outdoors and spent lots of time with his family fishing, quad biking and camping, and it was rare he went anywhere without a family member.

"He was the best son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, grandson and friend you could ever hope for and was fiercely loyal to us all."

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After this ninth arrest, Detective Inspector Steve Wilkinson said the investigation into Ellis' murder is "ongoing".

He said: "This month will mark two years since Ellis was fatally shot at the Liver Industrial Estate and his family have been forced to live without anyone facing justice.

"We remain determined to find the people who were responsible and although we have made this arrest, it is vital that anyone who has information comes forward as a matter of urgency so we can prosecute those who were involved in Ellis's murder."

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