St George's Hall was lit up orange last night
St George's Hall was lit up orange last night
St George's Hall in Liverpool was lit up orange yesterday (Sunday, January 18) for a vital cause. Yesterday would have been Ellis Cox's 21st birthday.
Ellis, 19, was killed close to the Liverpool Loop Line, known locally as the Ralla, near Detectives have made five arrests in connection with the murder of Ellis but no-one has been charged. The teenager was cycling with four other people when they were approached by "one to three males on two electric bikes" at around 10.50pm.
One of the group on the electric bikes towards Ellis and the people he was with.was shot in the back.
Ellis' family believe people who have key information about his death are choosing to stay silent and prevent his killers from being brought to justice. They have launched a fresh appeal about the case alongside Merseyside Police.
St George's Hall was lit up orange yesterday evening because it was Ellis' favourite colour. Appeals for people to come forward with information were displayed on massive digital screens opposite Lime Street Station, on The Strand and by Anfield stadium. The family also let off orange balloons by the Lime Street screen and left floral tributes to him near his home in Walton.
A Crimestoppers reward of up to £20,000 for supplying key information on the case was recently extended and will remain in place until Monday, April 6 2026.
You can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visit the website:
If you have any information, you can also contact Merseyside Police by calling 101 or DM us on social media @MerpolCC quoting reference 24000554719.
St George's Hall was lit up orange last night
St George's Hall was lit up orange last night (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) 1 of 9
Orange was Ellis Cox's favourite colour (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) 2 of 9
The Crimestoppers appeal was displayed on the big screen opposite Lime Street Station