UK - Liam Smith, 38, suffered ‘fatal gunshot’ & ‘acid attack’ 24 November 2022, Shevington nr Wigan *arrests*

[LammyTheRobot]

Wow, just wow...

"Murder squad detectives are investigating the discovery of “potentially hazardous” substances on a body dumped on a street.

Mystery surrounds the discovery on a residential road around 7pm last night (Thursday) in Shevington, Wigan. Police are working to identify the dead person and the substance.

Detective Superintendent Alan Clitherow, of Greater Manchester Police, said the identity and sex of the person will be confirmed once a Home Office post-mortem is held after the body, covered by a white and yellow police tent, has been removed from the scene.

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Read more at

Murder detectives probe body found in street with mystery substance

Police in hazmat suits are working to identify the victim following the discovery

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[Teignmouth 22]

Looks like he has been ID'd. R.I.P.

Dad at centre of 'hazardous substances' murder probe named

Detectives are investigating the death of Liam Smith

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[LammyTheRobot]

Looks like he has been ID'd. R.I.P.

Dad at centre of 'hazardous substances' murder probe named

Detectives are investigating the death of Liam Smith

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

That’s very sad.

Very concerning that police still don’t know what the toxic substance was.

And I can’t really wrap my head around the circumstances of this man ending up dumped on a street covered in something toxic.

RIP.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Tributes to Wigan man found dead as investigation launched

Grieving relatives have paid tribute to a man who was found dumped on a street with “potentially hazardous” substances on his body.

www.theboltonnews.co.uk

Grieving relatives have paid tribute to a man who was found dumped on a street with “potentially hazardous” substances on his body.

Liam Smith’s body was discovered on a residential street at around 7pm on Thursday in Shevington, a suburb of Wigan, Greater Manchester.

In a brief statement released through Greater Manchester Police, his family said: “Liam was kind-hearted, funny, the life and soul of the party.

“He was the most devoted dad, much-loved son, brother, grandson and uncle. He will sorely be missed by all who knew and loved him.”

His family have asked for privacy while they grieve.

 

[Teignmouth 22]

Man found dead in Wigan 'shot and attacked with acid' - police

Liam Smith's body was dumped in a street covered in “potentially hazardous” substances, police say.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

'Devoted' father, 38, suffered 'fatal gunshot wound' and 'acid attack'

Liam Smith's body was discovered on a residential street at around 7pm on Thursday in Shevington, a suburb of Wigan, Greater Manchester. It was said to be emitting 'smoke' at the scene.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

Village rocked by murder of dad found shot and attacked with acid in street

"You never dream of anything like this happening here"

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

Man found dead on street covered in 'hazardous' substance was shot, police say | ITV News

Neighbours report hearing a 'bang' before 38-year-old Liam Smith was found dead yards from his home in Wigan. | ITV News Granada

www.itv.com

 

[StillDiggin]

Liam Smith murder: Wigan dad fund-raised for a good cause and had business troubles

Social media tributes have continued to pour in while flowers have been placed at the scene where a Wigan dad was found murdered.

www.wigantoday.net

 

[katydid23]

 

[StillDiggin]

Murdered dad may have been victim of a botched attempt to destroy evidence

Exclusive: The gunman doused Liam Smith in acid and alkaline substances, chemicals that neutralise each other

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[chimpface]

Murders in the NW like this are usually associated with gangs/drugs business imo.

 

[LadyEdgeworth]

Wigan shooting victim doused in both acid and alkali - police

Murder detectives say Liam Smith's body was found doused in both acid and alkaline substances.

www.bbc.co.uk

The MEN link above describes 'white powder', possibly lye? Bleach can be either acid or alkaline too

 

[StillDiggin]

Liam Smith: Man arrested in Shevington murder inquiry

A man is held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after the body of Liam Smith was found in a street.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/murder-squad-officers-arrest-second-man-over-the-violent-death-of-wigan-dad-liam-smith-3995672?fbclid=IwAR3r6pAd2o1kCqY071CSsmSHje-DfF8hIgGGC2zDKTCz0ocnIjEjw4RxPZo

 

[chimpface]

I'm guessing this was gang related possibly?

 

[StillDiggin]

#CHARGED | GMP charge a 38-year-old man in connection with the murder of Liam Smith.

At around 7pm on Thursday 24 November 2022, Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a deceased body on Kilburn Drive, Shevington, Wigan.

Michael Hillier (25/02/1984) of Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, has been charged with murder.

Hillier has since been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates today (Tuesday 24 January).

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0zwhiHN8QawE14U9uMCXWXy2kJAx7n15zr5CySBKTST6RKqQx6zYeKxSnBdowVmM6l&id=100064903655755

 

[StillDiggin]

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/devastated-dads-heartfelt-plea-for-help-to-bring-his-son-liam-smiths-killers-to-justice-3998926?fbclid=IwAR0jOEhgdJPg5Igs38GlvlgbJlUk7gLOzVbZKJFlyclrakBfq6J6fsCU_7c

 

[StillDiggin]

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/ecclesall-road-arrest-sheffield-police-appeal-over-car-as-probe-into-liam-smith-murder-continues-4000268?fbclid=IwAR3HiSF3z5mVf63XZ0isZn7M6D6BYRplfwkTQYMqrMFcQT1d50g1gqjVhwg

 

[StillDiggin]

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/police-investigating-horrific-murder-of-wigan-dad-liam-smith-make-another-arrest-4036228?fbclid=IwAR14Sz0sIuFoSJvztMN4QdjIX-lco3Jk3sNuFLCbPNpsz_szmTDvQRHyZXw