A WIRRAL rugby club will be hosting a birthday gala for murder victim Elle Edwards.

Elle was fatally shot in the head by Connor Chapman while she was standing in the smoking area of the Lighthouse Pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve in 2022.

The 26-year-old was out celebrating the festivities with her sister and friends before Chapman, of Houghton Road, Woodchurch, opened fire with a Skorpian sub-machine gun just after 11.50pm.

Elle, who was caught in the crossfire, was shot dead while five other men were injured.

In July 2023, Chapman was jailed for 48 years for the murder of Elle, 22 years for the attempted murders of Kieran Salkeld and Jake Duffy, seven years for wounding, 18 months for assault, 15 years for possession of a firearm and three years for stolen property.

To mark her 28th birthday, Elle’s family and friends will be celebrating her birthday at Wallasey Rugby Club on Cross Lane, Wallasey.

The gala will take place on Sunday, May 5 at 4pm and will go on “until late” with acts to be announced later in the year.

The event will have live music, DJ sets, food trucks, a live auction, a bouncy castle, and children’s entertainment.

Posting on social media, Elle’s dad, Tim Edwards, said: “Join us on the May bank holiday Sunday at Wallasey Rugby Club for a day of celebration for Elle’s birthday. Kids welcome.”

Tickets for the event will cost £12.50 per person. To buy tickets click here.