Rhys Jones shooting latest from the Liverpool Daily Post

Policeman who caught Rhys Jones's killer leaves force over rank row Mar 21 2009

THE detective who led the successful hunt for Rhys Jones’s killer has left the police in a row over his rank. Read

Rhys Jones: Killer's helper may have sentence increased Feb 25 2009

A GANG member who armed the killer of schoolboy Rhys Jones is to have his sentence reviewed to determine if it is "unduly lenient", it was announced today. Read

Rhys Jones: Mother speaks of hatred for Sean Mercer Dec 21 2008

The mother of murdered Rhys Jones has spoken of her hatred for her son’s killer and said she prays he is never released from jail. Read

Rhys Jones murder: Croxteth community ready to move on Dec 18 2008

THE community torn apart by Rhys Jones’s murder can attempt to move on now his killer has been brought to justice. Read

Rhys Jones: Parents tribute to Everton FC fans Dec 17 2008

THE parents of Rhys Jones have paid special tribute to the legions of Everton fans around the world after their son’s killer was jailed. Read

Sean Mercer gets life for Rhys Jones murder Dec 17 2008

TEENAGE gunman Sean Mercer was branded a coward last night as he was jailed for life for murdering Rhys Jones. Read

Rhys Jones killed by ‘chaotic’ feuding gangs Dec 17 2008

Rhys Jones was killed as a result of intense rivalries between Liverpool gangs, but Sean Mercer was not a key player in the feud. Liza Williams reports Read

The investigation into Rhys Jones' murder Dec 17 2008

Liza Williams looks at the key breakthroughs in the investigation which brought Rhys Jones’s killer to justice, including an unprecedented immunity deal and the use of undercover listening devices Read

Rhys Jones: How the police caught Sean Mercer Dec 17 2008

Det Supt Dave Kelly, a married father of 17-year-old triplets, has spent 30 years in the force and worked on some remarkable cases. Read

Rhys Jones: A senseless killing that shocked a city, the nation and the world Dec 17 2008

HOME Secretary Jacqui Smith last night said she was “pleased” that the verdict brought those responsible for the “senseless” murder of Rhys Jones to justice. Read

Rhys Jones: How the fatal night unfolded Dec 17 2008

THE trial jury heard that Mercer was a leading member of the Croxteth Crew gang, which terrorised the local community and was involved in a long-running and bloody feud with the Strand Gang, based on the neighbouring Norris Green estate. Read

Rhys Jones: Early stages of investigation Dec 17 2008

THE most “arduous” search operation in Merseyside Police’s recent history was carried out during the initial stages of the investigation. Read

Rhys Jones: A city proud to wear its heart on its sleeve Dec 17 2008

The tragic death of Rhys Jones saw Liverpool once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons – but times have changed, as Mike Chapple reports Read