17-year-old charged with Rhys Jones murder

A 17-year-old boy was tonight charged with the murder of Rhys Jones, Merseyside Police in the UK said.

Eleven-year-old Rhys was shot dead on August 22 last year in Liverpool as he walked home from playing football.

Merseyside Police said that two men, aged 24 and 25, and two youths were charged with assisting an offender. One of the youths was also charged with possession of a firearm.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly, paid tribute to Rhys' parents Stephen, 45, and Melanie, 42, for their support and patience throughout the eight-month investigation.