A person has appeared in courtroom charged with the homicide of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
Thomas Cashman, 34, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court docket on Monday.
Olivia was fatally shot by a gunman who chased convicted burglar Joseph Nee into her house in Dovecot on August 22.
Her mom Cheryl Korbel, 46, was injured within the capturing, which occurred simply after 10pm.
Cashman, of Grenadier Drive, West Derby, can also be charged with the tried homicide of Ms Korbel and Nee, in addition to two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to hazard life.
Ms Korbel was in courtroom for the listening to, together with Olivia’s father, John Francis Pratt, various cops and greater than 20 members of the media.
Cashman, carrying a pale T-shirt, was in handcuffs within the dock and surrounded by 4 cops.
He spoke to offer his title, date of delivery and deal with.
The courtroom heard the case may solely be handled by the crown courtroom.
Throughout a brief break whereas a date for his subsequent look was organized, Cashman sat together with his head bowed.
Chairman of the magistrates’ bench Hugh Thompson stated: “This matter is being despatched to Liverpool Crown Court docket for 2pm this afternoon.”
Paul Russell, 40, of Snowberry Highway, West Derby, additionally appeared in courtroom, charged with aiding an offender.
The courtroom heard he was alleged to have assisted Cashman by driving him away from the scene and disposing of clothes.
No utility for bail was made and he was remanded in custody to look at Liverpool Crown Court docket on October 31.