Rhys Jones jury sent home after fourth day of deliberations

THE jury in the Rhys Jones murder trial was sent home yesterday after a fourth day of deliberations.

They are expected to resume deliberations this morning.

Sean Mercer, 18, of Good Shepherd Close, Croxteth, denies shooting 11-year-old Rhys on August 22 last year.

James Yates, 20, of Dodman Road, and Nathan Quinn, 18, of Wickett Close, both Croxteth; Gary Kays, 25, of Mallard Close and Melvin Coy, 24, of Abbeyfield Drive, both West Derby, deny assisting an offender along with Boy M, 16, and Boy K, 17, who cannot be identified.

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