Woman arrested over death of Wigan man shot and doused in acid
Liam Smith's body was found on Kilburn Drive in Shevington in November
Last updated 22nd Feb 2023
A fifth suspect is being questioned by detectives investigating the death of a Wigan man who was shot and attacked with acid.
Liam Smith's body was discovered on Kilburn Drive, Shevington on the evening of Thursday 24 November after he was subject to a fatal gunshot wound and doused in acid.
This morning, a 38-year-old woman was arrested in York on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
She has been taken into custdy ahead of being questioned by officers from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team.
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand said: "We are continuing to search for justice for Liam’s loved ones and as the investigation progresses we ensure his family are updated.
“Our investigation is moving at pace, and we continue to work relentlessly to capture a picture of what happened in the events leading up to Liam’s death.
“So far, 8 warrants and 25 property searches have been executed as part of the murder inquiry.
"I ask anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area that evening to come forward and know that information will be treated with the strictest confidence. It only takes one crucial piece of information that may be key to achieving answers for Liam’s family and friends.”
"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."
A 38 year old man from Sheffield was previously charged with murder by police.