0n on christmas eve this pub was packed. the crowd counting down the moments to usher in christmas day. butjust before midnight there festivities were shattered when a gunman opened fire at the front of the pub. the family of ellie edwards say that her death has shattered not just every future christmas but the rest of their lives. elle edwards was a beautician who had bright plans for the future. she had an infectious laugh and loved a good time, which is why she headed to the lighthouse inn on christmas eve. she was dancing and drinking with friends when she was shot. her injuries so grave that despite pub goers trying to save her, she was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. last night, 22 year old connor william chapman, who is from the wirral area, was charged with murdering elle using a converted scorpion submachine gun. he appeared in court today,
here s our north of england correspondent, judith moritz. ellie edwards was seeing in christmas day with friends when she was shot before midnight. a gunman had opened fire at the lighthouse inn on the wirral which was busy with drinkers enjoying the festivities. despite efforts to save her, ellie died of her injuries. she had been shot in the head. her relatives said christmas and the family would never be the same again. last night 22 year old connor chapman was charged with her murder. he spoke in court today to confirm his name and that he has no fixed address. he appeared before magistrates in birkenhead this morning charged with a total of nine offences including two counts of attempted murder, three of grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm and ammunition and using a stolen car. the court heard that a converted scorpion submachine gun was used in the attack. connor chapman was not asked to enter any pleas and he was remanded in custody