Olivia Pratt-Korbel's family release funeral details as mourners asked to wear pink

The details of Olivia Pratt-Korbel's funeral have been released by her family with mourners being asked to wear pink.

The nine-year-old was tragically killed after being shot in her home in Dovecot in Liverpool on Monday, August 22. The gunman burst his way into the house on Kingsheath Avenue in pursuit of 35-year-old Joseph Nee, who had forced his way inside.

The killer shot at Nee, Olivia's mum Cheryl and the youngster before running away down Finch Lane. Olivia tragically died as a result of her injuries.

Now, the family of Olivia have issued the details of her funeral through Debbie Bennett's Independent Funeral Directors, the Liverpool Echo reports. A funeral mass will take place on Thursday, September 15 in Dovecot.

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In a notice, the funeral directors wrote: "It is with great sadness that the family of little Olivia have asked us to announce her funeral arrangements. Much loved daughter of Cheryl, and step-daughter of Jimmy. Dearly loved sister of Ryan and Chloe.

"A loving granddaughter and great-granddaughter and a very special niece and cousin. Olivia will be sadly missed by all her family and friend.

"Funeral Mass in Dovecot on Thursday, September 15 at 11am, followed by a private burial. Family requested everyone to wear a splash of pink."

At a press conference held yesterday, Merseyside Police said they believe that two guns were used in the shooting. They also released footage of the gunman running from the scene and appealed once again for anyone with information to come forward.

Showing the footage Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen said: "I’m doing this because people may recognise what he is