Boy in custody as police make plea to witness

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy was in custody last night over the shooting of 11-year-old Rhys Jones, as the detective heading the inquiry made a personal plea for one crucial witness to come forward.

Thu, 30 Aug, 2007 - 01:00

Mike Horn

Rhys was gunned down a week ago yesterday by a youth on a BMX bike in the car park of a pub in Croxteth, Liverpool.

Merseyside police said the 15-year-old local was detained yesterday morning on suspicion of murder.

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Courts Crime Place: Croxteth Place: Merseyside Place: Fir Tree Place: Dam Wood Person: Rhys Jones Person: Rhys Person: Dave Kelly Person: Kelly Organisation: Crimestoppers Organisation: Merseyside Police Organisation: Matrix

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