Father breaks down as he pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ daughter shot dead in pub on Christmas Eve

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The father of a woman shot dead in a pub as she celebrated Christmas Eve has given an emotional tribute to his “beautiful” daughter.

Beautician Elle Edwards, 26, was shot in the head while she celebrated with friends in the Lighthouse Inn pub, Wallasey Village, Wirral.

Nearly a month on from the shooting, her father Tim Edwards broke down in an interview as he said that “Christmas will never be the same” after his daughter’s death.