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Appeal in six-year murder probe Appeal in six-year murder probe
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Detectives are renewing their appeal for help to find killer of a man who was shot in front of his girlfriend and young son on Merseyside six years ago. Detectives are renewing their appeal for help to find the killer of a man shot in front of his girlfriend and young son on Merseyside six years ago.
Peter Singleton, 26, was shot by a masked gunman on Column Road in West Kirby, Wirral, on 27 March 2003.Peter Singleton, 26, was shot by a masked gunman on Column Road in West Kirby, Wirral, on 27 March 2003.
Two men were seen leaving the scene in a white Vauxhall van, which police say remains at the centre of the inquiry.Two men were seen leaving the scene in a white Vauxhall van, which police say remains at the centre of the inquiry.
Detectives say they remain "steadfastly committed" to finding the killer of Mr Singleton, who was known to police.Detectives say they remain "steadfastly committed" to finding the killer of Mr Singleton, who was known to police.
As part of the murder inquiry detectives have travelled to Scotland, Manchester, the North-East and Kent - but the killer remains at large.As part of the murder inquiry detectives have travelled to Scotland, Manchester, the North-East and Kent - but the killer remains at large.
Merseyside Police are still trying to get more information about the white van used in the murder and two "youthful looking men" seen leaving the scene.Merseyside Police are still trying to get more information about the white van used in the murder and two "youthful looking men" seen leaving the scene.
Van cluesVan clues
The van was seen driving off along Grange Cross Lane and was found burnt-out shortly afterwards in Carr Lane, Moreton.The van was seen driving off along Grange Cross Lane and was found burnt-out shortly afterwards in Carr Lane, Moreton.
The two men were seen entering Westry Close from the footpath which leads from Carr Lane and they ran off in the direction of Millhouse Lane.The two men were seen entering Westry Close from the footpath which leads from Carr Lane and they ran off in the direction of Millhouse Lane.
Police are still trying to trace this man in connection with the killingPolice are still trying to trace this man in connection with the killing
Det Ch Insp Ian Mulcahey said he wanted to hear from anyone who saw where the men went after they abandoned the van.Det Ch Insp Ian Mulcahey said he wanted to hear from anyone who saw where the men went after they abandoned the van.
He also said detectives were trying to trace the "unique" false registration plates the men used on the van, which had a green band around the plate face.He also said detectives were trying to trace the "unique" false registration plates the men used on the van, which had a green band around the plate face.
"These were made and sold to traders across the UK by one company - Signam Ltd, in Warwick," said Mr Mulcahey."These were made and sold to traders across the UK by one company - Signam Ltd, in Warwick," said Mr Mulcahey.
"If you are a trader who bought plates from Signam to make up in your shop, you may be able to help us."If you are a trader who bought plates from Signam to make up in your shop, you may be able to help us.
"If we can find where the plates were made, this will help us trace the person who used them on the van.""If we can find where the plates were made, this will help us trace the person who used them on the van."
Mr Mulcahey said no piece of evidence was too small and it could help detectives continue to build up a picture of what happened the night Mr Singleton was killed.Mr Mulcahey said no piece of evidence was too small and it could help detectives continue to build up a picture of what happened the night Mr Singleton was killed.