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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 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's mother Sylvia described her son as "one in a million". | |
A 57-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit attempted murder remains in custody for questioning. | |
'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." | |
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. | Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. |