Police have Rhys Jones murder gun

Feb 20 2008

Rhys Jones latest news

Key dates in the inquiry

August 22 - Rhys Jones, 11, is shot dead outside the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth Park.

August 23 – Two boys, 14 and 18, are arrested, but released the same day.

August 24 – A 16-year-old is arrested.

August 25 – Everton players and fans pay tribute to Rhys with a minute’s applause at the game with Blackburn Rovers.

August 27 – Melanie Jones, mother of Rhys, appeals to her son’s killer to “turn yourself in”.

August 28 – Liverpool football fans pay tribute to Rhys and his family before a European match at Anfield.

September 6 – Thousands attend the schoolboy’s funeral at Liverpool’s Anglican cathedral.

September 8 – The two boys who were with Rhys when he was shot lead the England team out at Wembley.

September 26 – Police release CCTV footage of the suspected killer.

October 20 – Police renew appeals for a woman seen driving a red car. Officers also appeal for a boy riding a silver BMX bike to come forward.

November 20 – A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old are arrested on firearms’ offences in connection with the Rhys Jones investigation and released on bail.

January 29 – The prime suspect in the murder is detained on separate firearms offences but bailed 48 hours later.

February 8 – Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly, who is leading the inquiry, says he remains confident the killer will be brought to justice.