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A man and a woman have been arrested after Elle Edwards was shot in a pub on Christmas Eve.
The 26-year-old beautician died after she was hit by a stray bullet at the Lighthouse Inn, in Wallasey, Merseyside, shortly before midnight on December 24.
Detectives carrying out enquiries in mid-Wales arrested a man, 22, from Wirral on suspicion of murder and a woman, 23, on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Both have been taken to police stations for questioning.
Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs said: “This brings the number of arrests in connection with the tragic death of Elle to five.
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Elle Edwards was shot at the Lighthouse Inn in Merseyside (Liverpool Echo)“Although extensive work is going on from our dedicated teams across Merseyside Police and a great deal of intelligence has come in, I would still ask that anyone who has information and has yet to come forward, does so.
“If they don’t want to speak to police directly then please get in touch with Crimestoppers where information can be given in confidence.”
Elle was described as "beautiful inside and out" by her sister Lucy who shared a heartbreaking Instagram post on New Year's Day.
She wrote: "I miss you so much sis. Elle May…you are and will always be my best friend, side kick, partner in crime, soul mate and big sister.
Flowers left outside the pub in tribute to Elle (Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)"You are beautiful inside and out, you are the kindest person ever and you wanted nothing but the best for me.
"I miss everything about you, especially our daily catch ups, our long drives, we’d blast the music and sing so loud that people in traffic would be laughing at us, but we were always in our own bubble and we didn’t care, and I will miss travelling and seeing new places with you.
"I should not be waking up this morning on New Year’s Day without you, we should be dancing and singing this morning whilst we got ready to go out.
"We always said 2019 was our best year, but we were so convinced 2023 was going to be the year to top it…
"You are supposed to be finally living the life you have dreamed of, you had so many plans, hopes and dreams, we had so many plans and it breaks my heart that it has all been taken away because no one else deserved it all more than my Elle.
"I will cherish all of the amazing memories we have made, you will always be with me and I will make you proud! I love you so so much Ell, fly high bbyy".
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There is a special Public Portal Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) where information, CCTV and dashcam and mobile phone footage can be uploaded directly to the investigation team.
Information can also be passed via 101, DM @MerPolCC or by contacting @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, with reference 22000948723.