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Police hunting the killer of 11-year-old Rhys Jones have sealed off a section of woodland in Merseyside close to the scene where he was shot.Police hunting the killer of 11-year-old Rhys Jones have sealed off a section of woodland in Merseyside close to the scene where he was shot.
Dam Wood, between the Croxteth Park Estate and Croxteth in Liverpool, is being searched with dogs.Dam Wood, between the Croxteth Park Estate and Croxteth in Liverpool, is being searched with dogs.
Rhys was killed outside the Fir Tree pub, Croxteth, on Wednesday as he walked home alone.Rhys was killed outside the Fir Tree pub, Croxteth, on Wednesday as he walked home alone.
Detectives have so far released six suspects, four without charge and two on police bail. Detectives have so far released ten suspects, four without charge and six on police bail.
Officers said they had received a steady stream of calls from the public following Rhys's murder and are appealing for more witnesses to come forward.Officers said they had received a steady stream of calls from the public following Rhys's murder and are appealing for more witnesses to come forward.
Floral tributes
Officers are investigating the possibility that Rhys may have been caught up in a feud between the Croxteth Crew and the Strand Gang.
It has not been revealed whether any of the calls shed light on the activities of the two rival gangs.
I just want to ask them to be brave Melanie Jones, Rhys's mother Rhys's brother visits shrine Police reveal gang crackdownI just want to ask them to be brave Melanie Jones, Rhys's mother Rhys's brother visits shrine Police reveal gang crackdown
It follows the arrest of four teenage boys earlier in the inquiry, who were also released on bail. Rhys's murder shocked the nation with masses of floral tributes laid at the spot where he fell.
Merseyside Police said they were continuing covert operations to tackle two feuding gangs operating in the area.
Officers said 11 firearms have been seized in the past two weeks in Croxteth and 50 in the past 12 months across the force's area.
The youngster's murder has shocked the nation with masses of floral tributes laid at the spot where he fell.
Wreaths from Everton and Blackburn Rovers football clubs and from Wayne Rooney, who was born in Croxteth, have also been laid at the spot.Wreaths from Everton and Blackburn Rovers football clubs and from Wayne Rooney, who was born in Croxteth, have also been laid at the spot.
'Leaving area'
On Monday Rhys's parents, Melanie and Stephen Jones, urged their son's killer to surrender to police.On Monday Rhys's parents, Melanie and Stephen Jones, urged their son's killer to surrender to police.
The pair, who revealed they were considering leaving Croxteth after 17 years because they could no longer face living in the area, also said that if
Everton players in tribute
Mrs Jones said: "We never knew anything about guns. We've lived there 17 years and we've never had any trouble, never been frightened about going out.Mrs Jones said: "We never knew anything about guns. We've lived there 17 years and we've never had any trouble, never been frightened about going out.
Rhys's parents said they could no longer live in the area
"I don't feel safe now up there. I am going to leave. I can't live on there anymore. I can't go up to those shops anymore."I don't feel safe now up there. I am going to leave. I can't live on there anymore. I can't go up to those shops anymore.
"I've got to move somewhere else.""I've got to move somewhere else."
Rhys and his family will be remembered in prayers at a church service to mark the 800th anniversary of the city gaining its charter from King John.Rhys and his family will be remembered in prayers at a church service to mark the 800th anniversary of the city gaining its charter from King John.
The Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend James Jones, is expected to mention Rhys during the service at Liverpool Parish Church.The Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend James Jones, is expected to mention Rhys during the service at Liverpool Parish Church.
The anthem of the 11-year-old's beloved Everton - the Z Cars theme tune Johnny Todd - will be played for the first time at Anfield as players leave the tunnel prior to the Champions League qualifying game against Toulouse. The anthem of the 11-year-old's beloved Everton - the Z Cars theme tune Johnny Todd - will be played for the first time at Anfield as players leave the tunnel prior to the Champions League qualifying game against Toulouse at 2000 BST.