Officers make first arrest in relation to murder of James Taylor

Yesterday (9^th February) officers arrested a 35 year old man from the Liverpool area on suspicion of murder.

He was taken to custody where he has since been released pending further investigations.

This arrest follows the formal post mortem of Mr Taylor where it was confirmed that he died as a result of gunshot wounds.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Warlow said: “Although we are still in the early stages of this investigation, we are already making good progress and following a number of enquiries.

“We want to thank the public who have come forward and shared information with us, but we continue to ask anyone who hasn’t already spoken to us but has information that could help, to please reach out – this can be done in a number of ways including contacting our social media desk @MerPolCC, calling 101 or even reporting anonymously via @CrimestoppersUK.

“You could have the details we need to piece this investigation together and bring those responsible to justice.”