Man charged with murder of Liam Smith in Wigan

His body was found in Shevington back in November

Author: Harry BoothPublished 24th Jan 2023
Last updated 24th Jan 2023

A man has been charged with the murder of Liam Smith in Wigan.

The 38-year-old's body was found on Kilburn Drive in Shevington on 24 November 2022 - having been shot and subjected to an acid attack.

Michael Hillier, who is 38 and from Eccleshall Road in Sheffield, has been charged with murder.

He is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates today (24 January).

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