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Residents in the area of Liverpool where 11-year-old Rhys Jones was shot have been meeting police to discuss ways of tackling crime on the estate.Residents in the area of Liverpool where 11-year-old Rhys Jones was shot have been meeting police to discuss ways of tackling crime on the estate.
More than 400 residents from Croxteth Park packed the public meeting at Emmaus Primary School on Saturday.More than 400 residents from Croxteth Park packed the public meeting at Emmaus Primary School on Saturday.
Merseyside Police held a question and answer session about policing in the area, though they did not talk about the ongoing murder investigation.Merseyside Police held a question and answer session about policing in the area, though they did not talk about the ongoing murder investigation.
From Monday, a permanent mobile police station is to be put on the estate.From Monday, a permanent mobile police station is to be put on the estate.
Rhys was walking home from football practice through the Fir Tree pub car park on the evening of 22 August when he was shot.Rhys was walking home from football practice through the Fir Tree pub car park on the evening of 22 August when he was shot.
Community safety
Merseyside Police have maintained a heavy presence in the area since the shooting and have made a number of arrests, although no-one has been charged.Merseyside Police have maintained a heavy presence in the area since the shooting and have made a number of arrests, although no-one has been charged.
We will be increasing the number of officers on patrol on foot in this part of Liverpool Ass Ch Con Simon Byrne
A measure of the impact of the presence was revealed by the BBC's Danny Savage, who said officers told the meeting there had been no burglaries in the area since 22 August.A measure of the impact of the presence was revealed by the BBC's Danny Savage, who said officers told the meeting there had been no burglaries in the area since 22 August.
Speaking afterwards, Ass Ch Con Simon Byrne, of Merseyside Police, hailed the meeting as "very constructive".
"I think the key message that we heard, and we knew about already frankly, was that people want to see officers on the street around the clock.
"That is something we have done since Rhys Jones's tragic death, we've increased policing here, but I think the community want to see that sustained and that is a commitment we have given.
"We will be increasing the number of officers on patrol on foot in this part of Liverpool.
"The clear message is that they want to see neighbourhood policing that works and we want to work with the community to stamp out problems locally."
Rhys appeal
The public meeting was organised by the Croxteth Country Park Residents' Association to discuss how, as a community, they could move on from the tragedy.The public meeting was organised by the Croxteth Country Park Residents' Association to discuss how, as a community, they could move on from the tragedy.
Rhys's parents have appealed for more information
Although not specifically about the investigation into Rhys's murder, the topic was never far from the surface.Although not specifically about the investigation into Rhys's murder, the topic was never far from the surface.
One resident received a round of applause when he stood up and said he was not surprised by the killing.One resident received a round of applause when he stood up and said he was not surprised by the killing.
The man, who did not give his name, said anti-social behaviour had been a problem on the estate for some time, with people intimidated and afraid to visit the local shops near where Rhys was killed.The man, who did not give his name, said anti-social behaviour had been a problem on the estate for some time, with people intimidated and afraid to visit the local shops near where Rhys was killed.
Rhys's parents have appealed for more information
Officers revealed the mobile station would be installed on Monday to offer a permanent police presence.Officers revealed the mobile station would be installed on Monday to offer a permanent police presence.
But they urged members of the community to come forward with information about anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour.But they urged members of the community to come forward with information about anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour.
Residents were also discussing areas that residents felt should have access restricted or be closed off to make the area safer. Residents also discussed areas that residents felt should have access restricted or be closed off to make the area safer.
Rhys appeal The association wants to build a community centre and football facilities for children to have somewhere safe to play.
The association also wants to build a community centre and football facilities for children to have somewhere safe to play.
They have already launched the Rhys Jones Memorial Fund to raise £1.2m to build the centre, which will bear the youngster's name.They have already launched the Rhys Jones Memorial Fund to raise £1.2m to build the centre, which will bear the youngster's name.
On Wednesday, Melanie Jones and her husband Stephen renewed their appeal for help to catch their son's killer.On Wednesday, Melanie Jones and her husband Stephen renewed their appeal for help to catch their son's killer.
Mrs Jones urged a mystery caller who spoke to the police on 25 August - three days after Rhys was killed - to get back in touch.Mrs Jones urged a mystery caller who spoke to the police on 25 August - three days after Rhys was killed - to get back in touch.
Officers are also keen to speak to a woman who was driving a red car at about 1935 BST on the night of the murder.Officers are also keen to speak to a woman who was driving a red car at about 1935 BST on the night of the murder.