DETECTIVES hunting the killer of 11-year-old Rhys Jones sealed off a section of woodland close to the scene today.

Merseyside Police confirmed that the area, which lies between the Croxteth Park Estate and Croxteth in Liverpool, was being searched as a result of information received from the public.

A spokesman said: "As a result of information received, a search is being carried out at Dam Wood.

"We are still appealing for information."