Rhys murder suspect shown on CCTV

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The hooded youngster was captured on camera, cycling around the Fir Tree public house in Croxteth, Liverpool, moments before and after Rhys was shot.

The images have been enhanced by experts, who have been working on the recordings since the murder, on August 22.

Merseyside Police are also speaking to leading international organisations with the aim of carrying out further enhancements.

On Wednesday night, the murder will feature on BBC's Crimewatch programme where Rhys' mother, Melanie, 41, will make a direct plea to the killer's own mother.

She will say: "She must know it is him, or she must have some suspicion. Even for his own safety, she should hand him in. We can't rest or try to move on without this person being brought to justice or being caught."

Rhys, who would have celebrated his 12th birthday on Thursday, was shot dead as he walked home from football practice.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly said: "These images may be grainy but we are sure that if this is your son, grandson, brother, friend or neighbour, you will recognise them from this footage.

"The moving footage on tonight's show will be particularly revealing, as you will be able to see the cyclist's mannerisms and movement.

"We are making steady progress with this investigation and are following some strong lines of enquiry. We are also speaking to international experts about further enhancement of the CCTV."