Floral tribute was posted on Kilburn Drive in Shevington, where body of 38-year-old Liam Smith, victim of a fatal shot and acid attack found just steps away from him home on Thursday evening.
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Mr. Smith, who was originally from Chorley and attended Holy Cross RC High School, worked as an electrician, was former soldier and company director of local firm LPS Electrical and Build NW Ltd. of Shevington Moore.
It turned out that Mr. Smith helped raise funds for his friend and former soccer player George Melling, who died at age 37 after diagnosis with motor neuron disease.
Mr. Melling played for Blackpool, Morecambe, Altrincham, Leyland Town, Kendal and home team, Coppul. Back in May, Mr. Smith posted a tribute on his Facebook page: “See you soon big human. You will be missed.”
LPS Electrical and Build NW Ltd Appoint Liquidator According to Companies House on May 25th. Mr Smith is the only one left director. Statement of affairsA document dated May 17 states that the company had “an appraisal total deficit” of £73,209.
His body was found on Kilburn Drive on On the evening of Thursday, November 24, ambulances were called to the scene.
The white powder was found around body and there were concerns that there might be a toxic hazard risk to public.
Consequently body kept in place for much longer than usual until it was declared safe for removed.
BUT murder Investigation launched, police appealed for witnesses forward.
Mr. Smith’s killer or killers remain on the loose.
