Detectives hunting the killer of an 11-year-old Liverpool boy said today they had arrested a teenager on suspicion of murder.
The parents of Rhys Jones, Melanie (centre) and Stephen Jones (right), stand with their elder son Owen (left) as the Everton football club anthem - Z Cars - is played before the Champions League match at Anfield, Liverpool last night. Photo: Peter Byrne/Pool/PA Wire
Rhys Jones died after being shot in the neck outside a pub in the Croxteth area of Liverpool a week ago as he returned from playing football nearby.
"A 15-year-old youth from the local area has been arrested on suspicion of murder," a police spokeswoman said.
Detectives have so far arrested 10 other suspects, mainly teenagers, in connection with the killing. They have all been released either without charge or on police bail.
Police believe the killer, who fired three shots, was a hooded youth aged between 13 and 15 who had been riding a bicycle.
In a unique show of solidarity last night, Liverpool Football Club paid the "ultimate tribute" to Jones, a season ticket holder at Everton, by playing their arch rivals' anthem before their Champions League match with Toulouse at Anfield.
Liverpool FC played the tune Johnny Todd, the theme tune for the TV show Z-Cars, which usually greets Everton when they take to the pitch.