Couple jailed for life over murder of Wigan man they accused of rape

Liam Smith shot dead by drug dealer Michael Hillier as justice' for partner Rachel Fulstow over alleged rape

A couple who acted as judge, jury and executioner" have received life sentences for the murder of a Wigan man they accused of rape.

Liam Smith, 38, was shot in the face at point-blank range on 24 November last year by a Sheffield drug dealer, Michael Hillier, 39, who then poured sulfuric acid on his victim in order to seek justice" for his partner, who claimed Smith had raped her in 2019.