BREAKING: Woman charged with murder of Liam Smith

A woman has been charged with the murder of a Wigan dad found dead after being subject to 'a fatal gunshot wound and an acid attack'.

Rachel Fulstow, 37, has been charged with murder and perverting the course of justice. She has since been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court on Thursday February 23.

Liam Smith's body was discovered in Kilburn Drive, Shevington, on the evening of November 24 last year. Police say he died after being shot and attacked with acid.

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Michael Hillier, 38, of Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, has also been charged with murder and appeared at Manchester Crown Court last month. A three-week trial has been scheduled for July.

Fulstow, of Andrew Drive, York, is the fifth person to be arrested in the investigation. Three other men - aged 22, 25, and 35 - have also been arrested. They have all been released on bail.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 7pm on Thursday 24 November 2022, Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a deceased body on Kilburn Drive, Shevington, Wigan.

Rachel Fulstow (24/01/1986) of Andrew Drive, York has been charged with murder and perverting the course of justice. She has since been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates on Thursday 23 February 2023.

"Liam’s family continue to be supported by specially-trained officers and are aware of the progress being made in this investigation."

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