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Abram death: Man killed in 'horrendous attack' Abram death: Man killed in 'horrendous attack'
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A 21-year-old man has died in a "horrendous attack" outside a house.A 21-year-old man has died in a "horrendous attack" outside a house.
William Livesley was rushed to hospital following the assault on Bickershaw Lane in Abram, Wigan, on Friday night. William Livesley was taken to hospital following the assault on Bickershaw Lane in Abram, Wigan, on Friday night, but died the next day, Greater Manchester Police said.
Mr Livesley, from Platt Bridge, died from his injuries on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said. Post-mortem tests are due to take place later. Mr Livesley's mother Sylvia described her son as "one in a million".
A 57-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit attempted murder remains in custody for questioning, the force said. A 57-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit attempted murder remains in custody for questioning.
'Brilliant lad' 'Destroyed our family'
A 38-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has since been released with no further action.A 38-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has since been released with no further action.
Mr Livesley's mother said he was "idolised" by his younger relatives.
"Billy was one in a million. Those responsible haven't just killed my son, they have destroyed me and our entire family.
"We will always love him and he will always be my baby."
Local football team Abram FC posted a tribute on Facebook, saying: "You were brilliant on the pitch and a brilliant lad off the pitch."Local football team Abram FC posted a tribute on Facebook, saying: "You were brilliant on the pitch and a brilliant lad off the pitch."
Det Ch Insp Stuart Wilkinson said: "Tragically, a young man has lost his life as a result of this incident and we are doing all we can to support his family at this unimaginably difficult time. Det Ch Insp Stuart Wilkinson said: "Tragically, a young man has lost his life as a result of this incident and we are doing all we can to support his family at this unimaginably difficult time."
"I would continue to ask anyone who witnessed this horrendous attack or anyone with information to get in touch at the earliest opportunity."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.