The Christmas Eve shooting marked the culmination of a series of violent attacks in Wirral.

The tragic death of Elle Edwards, a 26-year-old beautician, on Christmas Eve last year was the devastating outcome of an alarming escalation in gang-related violence in Wirral. Connor Chapman, the gunman responsible for the fatal shooting, carried out the attack as part of a feud that plagued the area throughout 2022.

Elle Edwards was an innocent bystander enjoying an evening at the Lighthouse Pub in Wallasey Village when Chapman opened fire with a submachine gun, targeting rival gang members. Instead, the shots struck Edwards, fatally wounding her and leaving a community in shock and mourning.

Investigations revealed that the incident was not an isolated act of violence but rather the culmination of a series of tit-for-tat attacks between rival gangs in the region. Local authorities have faced increasing pressure to address gang activity and its devastating consequences.

Chapman has since been convicted of Elle Edwards’ murder and faces life in prison. Her death has sparked renewed calls for action to combat gang violence and protect communities from further tragedies.