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Three men arrested over Ashley Dale murder released on bail

Three men arrested on suspicion of the murder of 28-year-old Ashley Dale have been released on bail.

Miss Dale suffered fatal injuries after a gunman forced open the front door of her house in Leinster Road, Old Swan, at around 12.40am on August 21 and fired multiple shots into the home.

Merseyside police were called to the scene, and found Miss Dale lying in the back yard of the property.

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Yesterday, officers arrested four men in connection with the killing.

A 27-year-old man from Roby was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a firearm; a 40-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a firearm and a 35-year-old man from Old Swan was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of a firearm.

A 57-year-old man from Croxteth was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Today, Merseyside police announced that the three men arrested on suspicion of murder have now been released on conditional bail, while the fourth suspect was released under investigation pending further enquiries.

People with any information about the murder of Miss Dale are asked to get in touch with the police investigation team using their online portal.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online with the reference number 22000615873.

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