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Sam Cook murder
investigation
MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed that a
number of people have been arrested and released pending further enquiries
following the murder of Sam Cook in Liverpool City Centre on Saturday, 21
October 2017. 2 males aged 20, both from Anfield, were arrested on suspicion of
murder and conditionally bailed to appear on a date in November 2017. A 22 year
old man from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of murder and released under
investigation. A 24 year old man from Anfield; a 28 year old man from Anfield;
and a 21 year old man from Tuebrook, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an
offender and bailed to appear on a date in November 2017. A 19 year old woman
from Walton and a 19 year old woman from Norris Green were arrested on suspicion
of assisting an offender and released under investigation.
The family of Sam Cook said:- "Words can in no way begin to described the
devastation and despair that has gripped our family since the senseless passing
of Sam on Sunday. We stand together in a tunnel with no end, in a darkness
without light; every question should have an answer and every nightmare an
awakening, and yet we turn to each other and can offer nothing. But Sam will
show us the way. Sam always wanted to help people. He was happy, caring and
passionate about life and he will continue to look after us all... sitting with
his Grandad Jack. Sam approached his 21st birthday with a bright future ahead.
Under the guidance of his dad, he was to follow in his footsteps and become an
electrician. He studied hard and worked harder and earned the respect of all of
those he came into contact with. Like so many young men in Liverpool he was
immaculate and always tried to look his best, much to the amusement and general
mickey taking by his Grandad Dave. He tried to attend every Liverpool game
accompanied by his two younger brothers, siblings who have lost their hero and
their role model. We are thankful that in such a short life he accomplished so
much, made so many friends and experienced the love and companionship of his
girlfriend. But he was just 21, a young man with so much more to give. The
memories of a happy, beautiful little boy kicking a ball about in the garden or
tucking him safely into bed, seem like only yesterday... Our Sam is and will
always remain in the hearts and thoughts of his Mum, Dad and Step Mum Claire,
Nans and Granddad, brothers and cousins, Uncles and Aunties, Girlfriend and
friends. Our lives can not and never will be the same. We hope and pray that
throughout his life and in his final days he knew that no one could be more
loved. We would like to take this opportunity to thank family and friends for
all their support, to thank the brave members of the public and emergency
services who fought in vain to save Sam's life and to express our gratitude to
the wider Liverpool community who have, in their thousands, offered such
tremendous support. No family should experience the desolation of such a
cowardly attack. Life is too short and should be treasured above all else. We
know the police are doing everything they can and are leaving no stone unturned
but we would appeal to anyone who may have any information to come forward so
that justice will be done for Sam."
Detectives are also asking for anyone who was in the Empire Club on Saturday and
took photos or videos to send them to a dedicated email address:-
SamCookMurder@Merseyside.Police.UK for further investigation.
Merseyside police said that:- "Please be assured that anything sent will
be treated in confidence."
Anyone with further information to assist the investigation is asked to contact
detectives on the hotline number:- 0800 230 600, or you can contact
Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111.
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