Liam Smith, 38, was found dead on the pavement yards from his home in Shevington

Man accused of shooting man and dousing him in acid due to stand trial in summer

Liam Smith was found dead on the pavement just yards from his home in the quiet village of Shevington

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A second person has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a man was shot dead and doused in acid.

Police investigating the murder of a man whose boy was found covered in acid near Wigan have searched 25 properties in Lancashire. 

Neighbours report hearing a 'bang' before 38-year-old Liam Smith was found dead yards from his home in Wigan.

Police are warning a body found on a street in Shevington, Wigan could have potentially hazardous substances on it

Daniel Ashurst claimed his daughter Hollie had fallen down some stairs when he carried her into a GP surgery last year.

Her father, 32-year-old Daniel Ashurst, 32 has been charged with the murder of the baby, and will appear later at Wigan Magistrates Court. 