The tragic death of Elle Edwards and the Christmas Eve tradition that never was
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA year ago today, Elle Edwards and her sister were enjoying what they hoped would go on to become an annual Christmas Eve tradition.
They were enjoying a drink at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey, Wirral. This was the second year in a row they had visited the same pub, and the sisters hope they would keep visiting for years to come.
But horrifying events unfolded and Elle, a 26-year-old beautician, was shot dead outside. Connor Chapman was convicted of her murder in July, while Thomas Waring was found guilty of assisting an offender and possession of a prohibited weapon in relation to the Skorpion submachine gun used in the shooting. READ MORE: 'Very gusty' winds set to cause Christmas Eve travel disruption with Met Office weather warnings in place READ MORE: RECAP: Road closures in place and drivers urged to avoid area as police respond to 'serious crash' On the first anniversary of her death, the Liverpool Echo looks back on the events that led up the tragic killing.
Liverpool Crown Court heard Elle's death was the 'culmination' of a vicious feud between two rival gangs based in the Woodchurch and Beechwood estates in Wirral.
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