Teen who murdered 12-year-old schoolgirl Ava White named for first time

The teenager who fatally stabbed 12-year-old Ava White in Liverpool city centre can be named for the first time as he turns 18 (Picture: Merseyside Police/PA)

The teenager who murdered schoolgirl Ava White after the Christmas lights switch-on in Liverpool can be named and pictured for the first time after turning 18.

Harry Gilbertson was 14 when he carried out the cowardly attack on November 25, 2021. He was found guilty of her murder the following year at 15 and locked up for at least 13 years.