Third man arrested over Wigan murder

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    Greater Manchester Police have arrested a third man in connection with the death of a 21-year-old in Wigan.

    Billy Livesley, of Platt Bridge, died from a head injury sustained on Bickershaw Lane in the Abram area of Wigan on 28 December. He died in hospital a day later.

    A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the case.

    Peter Connor, 31, has been charged with Mr Livesley's murder while another man, aged 22, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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