Michael Smith, Connor Walsh and Adam Williams are now due to face a trial next year
Three men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Rikki Berry. The 36-year-old dad, who was also known as 'Nuggy' was shot dead on Quarryside Drive in Kirkby in summer this year. Twenty-six-year-old Michael Smith, of no fixed address, Connor Walsh, also aged 26 and of Simonswood Lane in Kirkby , and 25-year-old Adam Williams, of Hamblett Crescent in St Helens , have since been charged with his murder and possession of a firearm, namely a self-loading pistol, with intent to endanger life.
They were remanded into custody until this date by the Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC. The ECHO previously reported Mr Berry was shot outside a house on Quarryside Drive shortly after 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 17. He was later pronounced dead in hospital. Merseyside Police's Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings said following his death: 'Extensive work is underway to find anyone who may have been involved.
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