A “devoted” father who was discovered dumped on a road with “doubtlessly hazardous” substances on his physique has been remembered as “kindhearted” by his devastated household.
Liam Smith‘s physique was found at round 7pm on Thursday in Shevington, a suburb of Wigan, Larger Manchester.
In an announcement launched on Saturday, the 38-year-old’s household paid tribute to him, saying: “Liam was kind-hearted, humorous, the life and soul of the get together.
“He was probably the most devoted dad, much-loved son, brother, grandson and uncle. He’ll sorely be missed by all who knew and liked him.”
His household have requested for privateness whereas they grieve. A House Workplace autopsy examination has been carried out.
The substance discovered on Mr Smith’s physique has been described as a “mysterious white powder”, based on stories.
One native resident informed The Solar: “I used to be informed it was very odd – the physique appeared to have smoke coming off it and was coated in white powder.”
No additional details about the substances or the autopsy has been launched by police.
Detective Superintendent Alan Clitherow informed reporters at a press convention on the scene on Friday: “It’s a difficult set of circumstances, we’ve obtained devoted officers from the Main Incident Staff, clearly lower than 24 hours into the investigation, so we are actually unpicking precisely what has gone on.
“We don’t know what the substance is. We’ve carried out some preliminary inquiries, we all know it’s low danger, in order I discussed earlier than, anybody straight in touch with the physique ought to search medical recommendation in the event that they really feel unwell however there’s no wider danger to anybody else.”
The physique was present in Kilburn Avenue, Shevington, on tough floor between neighbouring homes which results in a dust monitor and open fields.
Police urged anybody with details about the incident to contact the pressure. Members of the general public can move data to police by means of LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting incident quantity 000910 of 25/11/2022.
Extra reporting by PA