Liam Smith death: Sheffield man charged with murder following Ecclesall Road arrest

David Kessen
By David Kessen
Published 24th Jan 2023, 08:38 BST
Updated 24th Jan 2023, 08:39 BST
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Police have charged a man from Sheffield over an alleged murder.

Michael Hillier, aged 38, of Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, has been charged with murder following the death of Liam Smith, in Wigan, in November last year.

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

“Michael Hillier 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).”