GUILTY UK - Elle Edwards, 26, shot and killed on Christmas Eve in Wallasey, 2022 * arrest*

[Alyce]

LIVE UPDATES: Connor Chapman appearing in court charged with Elle Edwards murder

A MAN has been charged overnight with the murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey on Christmas Eve.

www.wirralglobe.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

9:53am



Our reporter Craig Manning is at Wirral Magistrates’ Court.
He said a dozen members of the press and three family members are present.
Chapman is listed to appear at 9.45am


The charge sheet confirms as well as being charged with the murder of Elle Edwards, Chapman faces counts of attempted murder where the alleged victims are named as Kieran Salkeld and Jake Duffy.
Chapman is also accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm against Harry Loughran, Nicholas Speed and Liam Carr.

• Connor Chapman, 22, of Houghton Road, Woodchurch has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and three counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life and handling stolen goods, namely a Mercedes A Class.
• He has been remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court today (Friday, January 13). Our reporter Craig Manning is in court and we'll be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking news story.

LIVE UPDATES: Connor Chapman appearing in court charged with Elle Edwards murder

A MAN has been charged overnight with the murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey on Christmas Eve.

www.wirralglobe.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

ASBO yob on run from police hid with girlfriend in hotel

He already has 19 previous convictions for 43 offences

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[Alyce]

The charge sheet also confirms Chapman is charged with the possession of a firearm namely a converted Scorpian Sub Machine gun with intent by means thereof to endanger life.

Chapman to appear before magistrates
Chapman will appear before a panel of magistrates chaired by Susie Haggstrom.
Prosecuting is Angela Blackmore and the defendant is represented by Danielle Gibbons.




10.13 am
Sent to crown court
The court has confirmed that Chapman will now appear before Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, January 16 at 10.30am.
He is remanded into custody ahead of this hearing.

LIVE UPDATES: Connor Chapman appearing in court charged with Elle Edwards murder

A MAN has been charged overnight with the murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey on Christmas Eve.

www.wirralglobe.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

Connor Chapman, 22, appeared at Wirral Magistrates' Court on Friday morning and was remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday.

As well as murder, he was charged with two counts of attempted murder, of Jake Duffy and Kieran Salkeld, and three counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.



Re the inquest
A provisional cause of death was given as gunshot wounds to the head.
Ms Bhardwaj said she would release Ms Edwards' body to her family.
Toxicology analysis would be carried out before a full post-mortem report, she said.
The inquest was adjourned to May 5, when Ms Bhardwaj said there would be an update on the police investigation.

PICTURED: Man, 22, charged with murdering beautician Elle Edwards, 26

Connor Chapman, 22, arrived at Wirral Magistrates Court this morning in a prison van accompanied by unmarked police cars.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Luwin]

Elle Edwards: Man charged with murder appears in court

Connor Chapman is charged with killing the 26-year-old beautician at a pub in Merseyside.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

From Luwin's link above



Plea and Trial Preparation hearing on April 17 .

Trial date June 7 ( provisional )

 

[Alyce]

Elle's funeral will take place at St Nicholas Church in Wallasey today at 12.30pm, followed by a private service at Landican Cemetery and Crematorium.

Funeral for Elle Edwards taking place today

THE funeral of Elle Edwards, who died following a shooting last month, is due to take place today (Wednesday, January 25).

www.wirralglobe.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

The pub where Elle was fatally shot has announced it will be closed today as a mark of respect for the 26-year-old and her family.

In a statement on Facebook, the Lighthouse Inn wrote: "We just wanted to let you know that we’ve decided not to open The Lighthouse on Wednesday 25th January as a mark of respect to Elle Edwards and her family on the day of her funeral.

"Elle and her family have remained very much in our thoughts over these past few weeks and even more so right now.

"May she rest in peace."

The pub had remained closed for 12 days following the shooting on Christmas Eve.

Hundreds pay respects to beautician shot dead at pub at Christmas

Beautician Elle Edwards, described by her loved ones as a "fantastic human being with a heart of gold", is being laid to rest today in her hometown of Wallasey

www.mirror.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

CHARGE | Detectives investigating the murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey on Christmas Eve have arrested three people today, Wednesday 8 March 2023.

Thomas Waring, 20, of Private Drive, Barnston, Wirral has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, and assisting an offender. Waring will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court tomorrow morning, Thursday 9 March.

Following further warrants, a man from Heswall and a woman from Tranmere, both 23, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Both suspects have now been released on bail.

Anyone with information in connection with the murder of Elle can pass information via our Public Portal Public Portal (Public Portal) 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 Merseyside Police Contact Centre or by contacting @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, with reference 22000948723.

https://www.facebook.com/merseypolice/photos/a.846576252065687/6198479476875311

 

[Alyce]

The Crown Court at Liverpool

Daily Courtroom List for Thursday 06 April 2023​

FINAL 1​

Court 41 - sitting at 10:00 am

THE HONORARY RECORDER OF LIVERPOOL HIS HONOUR JUDGE MENARY KC​

SITTING AT 10:00 am

Plea and Trial Preparation

T20237007

CHAPMAN Connor W

05A10006423

WIRRM

CPS

CVP HMP @10:00 HRS

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[Alyce]

Chapman, of Houghton Road in Woodchurch is listed to appear before Liverpool Crown Court via video link this morning, Thursday, for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

He has not yet been asked to enter a plea to this charge ..

or counts of attempting to murder Kieran Salkeld and Jake Duffy.......

He has not entered pleas to charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent against Harry Loughran, Jake Speed and Liam Carr ..........

or counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life - namely a Skorpion submachine gun and 9mm short 0.380 auto/acp calibre ammunition...................


A further charge of handling stolen goods .......... that Chapman was in possession of a stolen 19-plate Mercedes A-Class between December 22 and Boxing Day last year..............

A provisional trial date has been scheduled for June 7 this year.


Also due to appear is 20-year-old Thomas Waring, of Private Drive in Barnston............charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and assisting an offender in connection with Ms Edwards' death.

Man accused of murdering Elle Edwards due to appear in court today

The 22-year-old is listed to appear before Liverpool Crown Court via video link this morning

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

Representations in the case

Nigel Power KC appears on behalf of the prosecution

Simon Csokas KC appearing on behalf of Chapman via video link.

Waring is defended by William England.

The Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC will be presiding over the hearing.

Chapman appears on video link​

Chapman has just been brought on the video link from HMP Manchester.
The 23-year-old is wearing a grey Nike jumper and sporting long wavy brown hair.

Waring meanwhile is appearing from HMP Altcourse.
He is wearing a black Nike jumper and has short ginger hair.

Defendants will be tried together​

Chapman and Waring speak to confirm their names.
Mr Power says the defendants will be tried together.
The defendants will now be arraigned.

Court updates as Connor Chapman appears over Elle Edwards murder

The 26-year-old beautician died after being shot outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey

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[Alyce]

Chapman denies murdering Elle Edwards​

Chapman pleads not guilty to Elle Edwards’ murder.

Chapman pleads not guilty to attempted murder​

Chapman also pleads not guilty to attempting to murder Jake Duffy and Kieran Salkeld.

He similarly denies wounding with intent against Harry Loughran, Jake Speed and Liam Carr.

Not guilty pleas are entered to the counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life.

Chapman also denies handling stolen goods, relating to a Mercedes A-Class.

Waring pleads not guilty​

Waring denies possession of a prohibited weapon, namely a Skorpion submachine gun.

He also pleads not guilty to assisting an offender.

Court updates as Connor Chapman appears over Elle Edwards murder

The 26-year-old beautician died after being shot outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey

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[Alyce]

Trial date set​

Judge Menary says the scheduled trial date has been changed from June 7 to June 12.

This will be before Justice Julian Goose.

Court updates as Connor Chapman appears over Elle Edwards murder

The 26-year-old beautician died after being shot outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey

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[Alyce]

The Crown Court
at Liverpool

Daily Courtroom List for Monday 12 June 2023​

FINAL 1 ​

Court 51 - sitting at 02:00 pm

BEFORE THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE GOOSE​

For Trial

T20237007

CHAPMAN Connor W

05A10006423

WIRRM

CPS

T20237028

WARING Thomas

05A10006423

WIRRM

CPS

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[Alyce]

Live court updates as Elle Edwards trial begins

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

Who is who in court​

We’re in position in the courtroom now, with various parties starting to take up their places. Just to run you through the various parties in the case.
The prosecution are represented by Nigel Power, KC, assisted by junior counsel Katy Appleton.
Chapman is defended by Mark Rhind, KC, assisted by junior counsel Daniel Travers.
Waring is represented by William England.
Mr Justice Goose will preside over the trial.

Chapman appears in court​

Justice Goose enters the courtroom and the two defendants are brought into the dock.
Chapman has his hair tied back in a bun and is wearing a white shirt and a grey tie.
Waring, meanwhile, is wearing a black suit.
Both speak to confirm their names and the hearing is ready to begin

Chapman admits handling stolen goods​

Chapman will be rearraigned on the charge of handling stolen goods.
He pleads guilty to this charge, which relates to a Mercedes A Class car.
Justice Goose says the jury will be selected from a panel of 40.
He says a total of 14 jurors will be chosen, including two “shadow jurors” above the usual 12.

Live court updates as Elle Edwards trial begins

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

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Live court updates as Elle Edwards trial begins

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

Recap of charges.

Connor Chapman is due to go on trial today charged with the murder of Elle Edwards.

The beautician was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey, Wirral, on Christmas Eve last year.
Merseyside Police have previously stated the 26-year-old was not the intended target of the shooting shortly before midnight on December 24, 2022, which also saw four men injured.

Chapman ( 23 ) of Houghton Road in Woodchurch, has pleaded not guilty to this count
and
further charges of attempting to murder Jake Duffy and Kieran Salkeld

wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against Harry Loughran, Nicholas Speed and Liam Carr

possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life - namely a Skorpion submachine gun and 9mm short 0.380 auto/acp calibre ammunition

handling stolen goods in relation to a Mercedes A-Class car.


Due to appear alongside him in the dock is 20-year-old Thomas Waring, of Private Drive in Barnston, who denies possession of a prohibited weapon and assisting an offender in relation to Ms Edwards' murder.

Live court updates as Elle Edwards trial begins

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[Alyce]

A panel of eight women and two men are chosen to sit on the jury, plus an additional two men in reserve.

Live court updates as Elle Edwards trial begins

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk