CCTV image of a cyclistMerseyside Police where released the CCTV footage taken from outside the Fir Tree public house on the evening of Rhys Jones' murder.

The images have been enhanced by experts, who have been working on the recordings for the last few weeks. The investigation team is also now speaking to leading international organisations with the aim of carrying out further enhancements.

The footage shows a cyclist, who was in the area at the time. He is seen cycling behind the Fir Tree in the seconds before and after Rhys was shot.

Detectives believe he may have been involved in the shooting and the footage was released to the BBC for an appeal on Crimewatch Wednesday, 26 September 2007.

Police are building up a clear picture of the circumstances surrounding the death of the 11-year-old and the investigation continues to move in a positive direction.

Detectives are pleased with the level of support and information from the public.

Senior Investigating Officer Det Supt 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.

The offender and any others involved in this need to know we are determined to prosecute those responsible. We are doing everything possible to build up a strong evidential case, which will put those responsible behind bars."

Anyone with information about the murder is asked to contact the major incident room on 0151 777 8722 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Theft & deception - Liverpool Road, Crosby...

MERSEYSIDE Police have again released CCTV images of two people they are looking to trace in connection with a theft and deception in Crosby last month.

At around 3.30pm on Friday, 15 December 2007, a woman was shopping at a supermarket on Liverpool Road, Crosby, when she realised her purse had been stolen from her bag.

A woman then went into the bank, just a short distance from the supermarket, and used the victim's stolen cash card.

Police are keen to trace both the man and the woman pictured in the images as it's believed they may have information in connection with the incident.

Anyone who thinks they may know the people pictures are asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.