A man has been charged with the murder of a dad who was shot dead outside his home.
Liam Smith's body was found in the street, covered in acid, after he had been fatally shot. He was just yards away from his home on Kilburn Drive, Wigan, on Thursday, November 24, when he was discovered by a passer-by.
Police have made a number of arrests in connection to the murder of the 38-year-old but have now charged a 38-year-old man with murder.
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Michael Hillier, 38, from Ecclesall Road, Sheffield has been charged with the murder of Liam Smith. He will appear at Tameside Magistrates' Court today (January 24), Greater Manchester Police said.
Previously speaking about arrests made in connection to the murder, detective chief inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "This investigation is incredibly complex, and a lot of work is going on behind the scenes to bring those responsible to justice and provide Liam’s family with some form of closure at this devastating time.
"So far, five warrants and 28 property searches have been executed as part of the murder inquiry. We are continuing to urge anyone with any information to come forward.
"No matter how small you think your information is, this could benefit this investigation massively, so please do not stay silent. If you have any information or footage from the Kilburn Drive or Shevington area of Wigan on the evening of Thursday 24 November please get in touch.
"To submit information, CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage please submit it through the Major Incident Public Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22L21-PO1 You can also report information to GMP by calling 101 or via the GMP website using our reporting tool: www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 910 of 25/11/2022. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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