DETECTIVES APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER DEATH OF CHRISTOPHER HUGHES FROM WIGAN

37-year-old Christopher was sadly found dead off White Moss Road South in the Skelmersdale area of Lancashire on Tuesday 22 February 2022. A post mortem concluded he died as a result of multiple serious injuries.

Shortly after 4.30pm on Friday 18 February 2022, a member of the public reported seeing a man being forced into the back of a vehicle on Almond Grove in the Worsley Hall area of Wigan. An investigation was launched and officers established that this was likely to be Christopher. Extensive enquiries to find him were on going when his body was discovered at 11am on Tuesday morning.

 

Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones, of GMP's Major Incident Team said:

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"Our thoughts remain with Christopher's loved ones, including his three-year-old daughter. Since he was found dead, we have been working around the clock to find them all of the answers they deserve but we need to appeal to the public for help.

"Did you see a blue Audi A4 (BV21 WZL) travelling from Almond Grove in Wigan to White Moss Road South in Skelmersdale between 4.30pm and 5.20pm on Friday 18 February 2022?

"Have you got dash cam footage from those roads or any in between, particularly the roundabouts at junctions three and four of the M58 or the bridge over it which goes between White Moss Road and White Moss Road South.  

"Did you see the car or anything suspicious on or around White Moss Road South between that evening and Tuesday 22nd? Maybe you were taking a short-cut, walking your dog, running or cycling.

"If you know something which may assist us with our investigation please contact us immediately.

"If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers."

 

Earlier today (Tuesday 8 March 2022), an 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. He remains in police custody for questioning.

Five men have previously been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and remanded in custody.

Anyone with information should contact police quoting Operation Feverfew via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or 0161 856 3400. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.