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Girl, 9, shot dead in Liverpool as police hunt gunman

'This cowardly individual does not deserve to be walking the streets'

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 23rd August 2022

A murder investigation has been launched in Liverpool following the fatal shooting of a nine-year-old girl.

The child suffered a gunshot injury to the chest and was rushed to hospital – she has since sadly died.

Two adults were also injured in the ‘truly shocking’ incident.

Merseyside Police are now urgently appealing for information that could track down the gunman.

Officers were called to a house on Kingsheath Avenue in Knotty Ash at 10pm on Monday 22 August, to reports that an unknown male had fired a gun inside.

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A man suffered gunshot wounds to his body and a woman suffered a gunshot injury to her hand, both of whom are receiving treatment for their injuries in hospital.

The next of kin of the young girl have been informed and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

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A cordon is in place in the area while house-to-house, CCTV and forensic enquiries are carried out.

Kingsheath Avenue in Liverpool, where a 9-year-old girl has been fatally shot. Credit: Google Maps

Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: “This is a truly shocking incident in which tragically a young and innocent girl has been shot and sadly died.

“Our thoughts and condolences go to her family and friends at this very difficult time. No parent should ever have to suffer the loss of a child in these dreadful circumstances.

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“This crime is abhorrent and our communities must come forward and tell us who is responsible.

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“This cowardly individual does not deserve to be walking the streets and I would urge those who know anything to speak to us and tell us what they know so that we can put the person responsible behind bars where they belong.

“We are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry as a matter of urgency and would ask for dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage from anyone who lives, works or was visiting the area of Kingsheath Avenue last night.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or call @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting log 1083 of 22nd August.

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BBC confirm Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season

Danny Jones Danny Jones Gary Lineker leaving Match of the Day at the end of the season

Following reports late on Monday evening, the BBC has now officially revealed Gary Lineker is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the current Premier League campaign.

Lineker, who has hosted Match of the Day (MotD) since 1999, is set to leave the long-standing British TV and sporting institution after 25 seasons but will still remain associated with the BBC on various other projects moving forward.

Confirming the news on Tuesday, 12 November, the network said that while his MotD tenure will conclude come May 2025, “The BBC and Gary Lineker have agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup”.

The former footballer will also continue to host the MOTD Top Ten podcast and his The Rest is Football podcast on BBC Sounds alongside fellow co-presenters Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”

The ex-Leicester, Everton, Barcelona and Spurs player was famously suspended from the show back in March 2023 after comments made about the previous Conservative government’s “dangerous” rhetoric.

Shearer and Ian Wright (‘Wrighty’ having also announced he will be leaving the show at the end of the season) both walked out in solidarity with their close friend and colleague before being reinstated after issuing an official apology.

Putting the brief separation aside, Lineker has enjoyed a long and prosperous relationship with the BBC for more than two and a half decades and when the title race does conclude at the end of next spring, he will have been one of the most recognisable faces in British football for 26 years.

Many have rightly pointed out that he served as the Des Lynam – the former MoTD host for 11 years – for multiple generations of young football fans.

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This past August marked Match of the Day‘s 60th anniversary, making it one of the longest-running programmes in British TV history, and to say that the household name and ever-entwined Walkers ambassador has made up nearly half of that is no mean feat.

Lineker has yet to issue a personal response via any channels by the official BBC statement, but viewers can expect to address the situation on the likes of The Rest is Football soon enough.

Thanks for the memories, Gary – especially for honouring your promise and hosting in those comically big white undies.

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Marcus Rashford pays heartwarming surprise visit to Manchester school

Danny Jones Danny Jones Marcus Rashford pays surprise visit to Didsbury school kids

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is backing warming hearts and bringing smiles to young faces once again after he paid a surprise visit to a local school.

The Man United forward and England international emerged as a national hero during the lockdown through his support for the free school meals campaign, even earning an MBE for his services to charity, and has continued to offer his services outside of football ever since.

Club members regularly engage in community outreach through official United Foundation events, but this time Rashford decided to team up with fellow non-profit Football Beyond Borders (FBB) – an education and social inclusion charity he’s worked with for some time – to make some kids very happy.

During a recent session at The Barlow RC High School in Didsbury, children in the classroom were caught off-guard when the 27-year-old footballer popped his head around the door and came to sit in on a session. Here’s their reaction.

@thebarlowrc1 Thank you @footballbeyondborders and @marcusrashford for the surprise visit ❤️🤍 #Marcus was very impressed by the football played by our #FBB cohort. A huge thank you to the #FBB team for their work behind the scenes ⚽️ We feel very privileged ✨ . . #FBB #TheBarlowRC #MarcusRashford #Learn #SpreadingKindness #SpreadingTheLove #Achieve #Succeed #FootballBeyondBorders #Kindness #Support #TheBarlowFamily #TakeCourage #RiseUp #AndDoIt ♬ original sound – The Barlow RC High School

Just look at their faces – we’ll never get over the wide-eyed stares clips like produce. The week in and week out of actual game day aside, this is what football’s all about.

Although one particular pupil had sniffed a surprise in their midst, excitedly repeating, “I told you, what did I say?!”, it’s fair to say that the entire room was still stunned to see the United number 10 just casually walk into the room.

We especially like the moment when Rashford sits down next to one of the unsuspecting students and can’t stop double-taking to his friend, all the while grinning his head off – well, him and everyone else in attendance at the school for the surprise visit, adults included.

Taking place before this past weekend’s Premier League fixtures, the Wythenshawe winger then proceeds to join the aspiring young players out on the school pitch along with the other FBB ambassadors, who recently celebrated 10 years of vital work,

Guess you could call it some light training?

@thebarlowrc1 Thank you @footballbeyondborders and @marcusrashford for the surprise visit ❤️🤍 #Marcus was very impressed by the football played by our #FBB cohort. A huge thank you to the #FBB team for their work behind the scenes ⚽️ We feel very privileged ✨ . . #FBB #TheBarlowRC #MarcusRashford #Learn #SpreadingKindness #SpreadingTheLove #Achieve #Succeed #FootballBeyondBorders #Kindness #Support #TheBarlowFamily #TakeCourage #RiseUp #AndDoIt ♬ original sound – The Barlow RC High School

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Naturally, the responses underneath videos have been as equally wholesome as you would expect; one person commented, “Forget the football, Marcus Rashford is a top, top man. Nothing but respect”, while another said, “I respect the leadership and the guy really cares. Rare…”

A third went on to write: “A very grounded footballer. Remembers and knows what it’s like to be at the bottom and work your way up. Has done more for people in this country than people running this country! Respect.”

While his performances may not have been their best, both in his eyes and that of the fans at this present moment, many more simply went on to add that it “was nice to see him smiling” and when you’re doing important and inspiring work like this in your hometown, you can only admire and applaud.

As is the nature of the beautiful game, the goals will no doubt start flowing again eventually but in the meantime, well done to Rashford for continuing to be a legend on and off the pitch.

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Featured Images — The Barlow RC High School (via TikTok)/Man United (via Instagram)

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