Liam Smith: woman from York charged with murdering Wigan dad

A 37-year-old woman is due before a court charged with the murder of Wigan dad, Liam Smith.

Mr Smith, 38, was found dead near his home on Kilburn Drive, Shevington, on 24 November last year. Rachel Fulstow, of Andrew Drive, York, has now been charged with murder and perverting the course of justice. She was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Thursday 23 February).

Five arrests have been made since Liam’s death. One man – 38-year-old Michael Hillier, of Ecclesall Road, Sheffield – has been charged with Liam’s murder and is in custody awaiting a further crown court hearing.

GMP said Liam’s family continue to be supported by specially-trained officers. He was previously described by his family as ‘kind-hearted, funny, the life and soul of the party.’

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