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04/11/2008
Three More Arrested Over Army Cadet Murder
Police investigating the murder of a teenage Army cadet have arrested three more people.
Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart outside a youth club in Everton.
He and two friends had been chased by a crowd of up to 15 people and attacked on the steps of Shrewsbury House Youth Club.
His friend Callum Naden, 17, was also stabbed but is recovering from his injuries.
The two suspects, aged 23 and 22 from Everton, and a 17-year-old from Kirkdale were arrested on suspicion of murder, and attempted murder. They are due to be questioned later today.
Five people were held on suspicion of the murder and attempted murder, however, they were released on bail last week pending further inquiries.
Joseph, an Army cadet, died in hospital from his injuries on October 20.
(JM)
Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart outside a youth club in Everton.
He and two friends had been chased by a crowd of up to 15 people and attacked on the steps of Shrewsbury House Youth Club.
His friend Callum Naden, 17, was also stabbed but is recovering from his injuries.
The two suspects, aged 23 and 22 from Everton, and a 17-year-old from Kirkdale were arrested on suspicion of murder, and attempted murder. They are due to be questioned later today.
Five people were held on suspicion of the murder and attempted murder, however, they were released on bail last week pending further inquiries.
Joseph, an Army cadet, died in hospital from his injuries on October 20.
(JM)
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