A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of 12-year-old Ava White.
Detectives from Merseyside Police investigating the murder of Ava White have charged a 14-year-old boy with murder and possession of a bladed article this evening (Sunday 28 November).
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at court tomorrow, Monday 29 November.
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Three other boys arrested have been conditionally bailed extensive as enquiries continue.
Ava White was out with friends in Liverpool city centre on Thursday 25 November when she was assaulted on Church Street shortly after the Christmas lights switch on, at around 8.39pm.
Police believe a "verbal argument" took place which resulted in the young girl suffering "catastrophic injuries."
Ava was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital where she later died.
The Year 8 pupil at Notre Dame Catholic College was described as "unique" and "hugely" popular.
Tributes to the 12-year-old continue to be laid on Church Street.
Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs said: “We’re continuing to support Ava’s family, and they have requested that their privacy continues to be respected at this difficult time.
“It’s also vitally important as we continue the investigation that nobody posts comments or names on social media which could potentially impact upon us getting justice for Ava’s family.
Please trust us that we are doing all we can to investigate and update people on this tragic incident, and we do not want anything to jeopardise this.
“We’d also urge anyone else who has captured the incident or aftermath to send any images/footage directly via the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/05MP21M43-PO1
You can pass information on with reference 21000820789 via ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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