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Teenager quizzed over Rhys murder Teenager quizzed over Rhys murder
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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Rhys Jones, Merseyside police have said.A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Rhys Jones, Merseyside police have said.
Rhys, 11, was shot by a teenager on a BMX bike near the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth, Liverpool, as he walked home after playing football last Wednesday.Rhys, 11, was shot by a teenager on a BMX bike near the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth, Liverpool, as he walked home after playing football last Wednesday.
Police investigating his killing said a youth had been arrested in the local area and would be questioned later.Police investigating his killing said a youth had been arrested in the local area and would be questioned later.
Officers searched nearby Dam Wood for evidence on Tuesday after a tip-off from a member of the public.Officers searched nearby Dam Wood for evidence on Tuesday after a tip-off from a member of the public.
A total of 46 officers, supported by police sniffer dogs and specialist equipment, combed the wood. A total of 46 officers, supported by police sniffer dogs and specialist equipment, combed the wood between Croxteth and the Croxteth Park Estate.
Police refused to say what they were looking for, but have said they plan to scour the whole area no matter how long it takes. Anonymous witnesses
Police searched Dam Wood for clues on Tuesday Divers joined the search of the woodland, where there are three large ponds.
Detectives have previously arrested and released 10 suspects, four without charge and six on police bail. Detectives have previously arrested and released 10 teenage suspects, four without charge and six on police bail.
Rhys police search wood
They have said anonymity will be given to witnesses.They have said anonymity will be given to witnesses.
Special measures have been agreed with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure those who give evidence in court will be allowed to use video links or sit behind a screen.Special measures have been agreed with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure those who give evidence in court will be allowed to use video links or sit behind a screen.
The inquiry so far appears to have been met with a reluctance from witnesses to reveal their identities or give signed statements.The inquiry so far appears to have been met with a reluctance from witnesses to reveal their identities or give signed statements.
'Special measures'
Assistant Chief Constable Patricia Gallan, of Merseyside Police, said: "People are calling Crimestoppers and that is fantastic.Assistant Chief Constable Patricia Gallan, of Merseyside Police, said: "People are calling Crimestoppers and that is fantastic.
"All the information we have received will be acted upon."All the information we have received will be acted upon.
"We now need to make that information into witness statements. I know that can be a big step for people who are concerned for their identity."We now need to make that information into witness statements. I know that can be a big step for people who are concerned for their identity.
Everton players have paid tribute to Rhys
"But special measures can be taken to protect them in the courts."But special measures can be taken to protect them in the courts.
Liverpool fans put aside football differences on Wednesday night
"We can protect them and we will help them bring Rhys's killer to justice.""We can protect them and we will help them bring Rhys's killer to justice."
Police will later mark a week since the murder by stopping motorists and members of the public outside the Fir Tree pub, in an appeal for information.
Leaflets have been supplied by Tesco, where Rhys's parents are employed.
On Tuesday night Rhys's family was given a standing ovation by thousands of football fans at Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC.On Tuesday night Rhys's family was given a standing ovation by thousands of football fans at Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez walked along the touchline to hug Rhys's mother Melanie, 41, and shake hands with his father Stephen, 41, and brother Owen, 17.Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez walked along the touchline to hug Rhys's mother Melanie, 41, and shake hands with his father Stephen, 41, and brother Owen, 17.
The family were wearing the blue colours of local rivals Everton FC in a sea of red but football loyalties were set aside in place of grief. The family were wearing the blue colours of local rivals Everton FC in a sea of red but football loyalties were set aside.
Everton theme tune Z-Cars - "Johnny Todd" - was played as the players arrived on the pitch for the Toulouse tie.Everton theme tune Z-Cars - "Johnny Todd" - was played as the players arrived on the pitch for the Toulouse tie.
Messages were broadcast over the tannoy several times ahead of the match appealing to witnesses to the shooting. Messages were broadcast over the public address system several times ahead of the match appealing to witnesses to the shooting.