Olivia was fatally shot by a gunman who chased convicted burglar Joseph Nee into her home in Dovecot on August 22. Her mother Cheryl Korbel, 46, ...
Chairman of the magistrates’ bench Hugh Thompson said: “This matter is being sent to Liverpool Crown Court for 2pm this afternoon.” The court heard the case could only be dealt with by the crown court. Ms Korbel was in court for the hearing, along with Olivia’s father, John Francis Pratt, a number of police officers and more than 20 members of the media.
The 34-year-old from the West Derby area of Liverpool kept his head bowed throughout the ten-minute hearing.
Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen, said: “Our work continues in earnest. There was no application for bail and a provisional trial date was set for March 6 next year, with Mr Cashman listed to appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on January 10. Mr Cashman’s case was sent straight to Liverpool Crown Court and a second hearing relating to the case was heard yesterday afternoon.
Olivia's parents were in court to see Thomas Cashman, 34, charged with murdering the nine-year-old.
Her parents were in court as Thomas Cashman stepped into the dock at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Monday morning. Merseyside Police had announced over the ...
Thomas Cashman appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday afternoon after his case was sent from the magistrates' court in the morning.
Thomas Cashman was escorted into custody in a large police convoy after appearing in court charged with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The 34-year-old, of ...
The 34-year-old is accused of murder, two charges of attempted murder and two of possessing a firearm.
[Olivia](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/olivia-pratt-korbel) died on Monday, August 22, after a gunman carrying two firearms burst through the front door of her home in Kingsheath Avenue, [Dovecot](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/dovecot), while chasing 35-year-old Joseph Nee. Russell did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody until October 31, when he will make an appearance at Liverpool Crown Court. He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address before sitting with his head bowed. His case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court, where he will appear again this afternoon. [West Derby](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/west-derby), was in the packed courtroom just a few yards from Olivia's parents, Ms Korbel and John Francis Pratt. [Liverpool Magistrates' Court](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/courts) this morning wearing a pale blue t-shirt and light denim jeans after Merseyside Police announced he had been charged with the crime on Saturday evening.
Thomas Cashman, 34, charged with murder of Olivia, nine, and attempted murder of her mother.
34-year-old charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He was remanded into custody to appear in the crown court on October 31. The gunman had been chasing after 35-year-old Joseph Nee, who was also injured and remains in hospital for treatment, at the time of the shooting. Olivia's mum Cheryl Korbel and her dad John Francis Pratt were present in the public gallery during the brief hearing. [Parents of Olivia Pratt-Korbel attend court as Thomas Cashman faces murder charge](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/olivia-pratt-korbel-murder-charge-25162954) [Massive police convoy escorts Thomas Cashman to court after charge for Olivia shooting](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/massive-police-convoy-escorts-thomas-25161694) [Paul Russell leaves court in large police convoy after Olivia Pratt-Korbel charge](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/paul-russell-leaves-court-large-25163074) [Warning to those who tried to 'protect and shield' Olivia Pratt-Korbel gunman as hunt for murder weapons goes on](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/warning-those-who-tried-protect-25156684) Judge Neil Flewitt KC remanded him into custody ahead of a further appearance on January 10. He appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this afternoon, Monday, to face these counts.
The court heard a magistrates court cannot consider bail for an offence of murder, and the case would have to be heard in the crown court. Olivia ...