Video of little Olivia Pratt-Korbel released as dad says her death 'cannot be in vain'

A video of little Olivia Pratt-Korbel has been released as her dad paid tribute to her and said her death 'cannot be in vain'.

The nine-year-old was fatally shot in her home in Dovecot in Liverpool on August 22. A gunman chased convicted burglar Joseph Nee into the property after her mum opened the door to see what was going on.

Olivia died of a gunshot wound to her chest as she hid behind her mother, Cheryl, who was shot in the arm. Her dad John Francis Pratt and his wider family have now paid tribute to her after she was 'snatched away'.

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They described her as a 'real bright spark' as they released a video of her enjoying a ride at the Liverpool Christmas Markets. The family also issued a heartfelt plea for anyone who has any information about what happened to her come forward.

In a statement released by Merseyside Police, they say: "Olivia’s death cannot be in vain and we want people to feel safe and be safe, that can only happen if we all come together and make sure there is no place for guns, or those who use guns on our streets or in our communities."

Her family added: “Olivia’s future has been cruelly snatched away from her and we have been deprived of a real light in our lives. We know that there has been an exceptional response to police appeals and we would like to thank those who have come forward.

"At the same time we want to urge others who may have evidence to keep coming forward with information which could help put those responsible for our Olivia’s murder behind bars. We have been really taken aback by the kindness and support we have received from family, friends and neighbours in the last two weeks,