TWO more arrests have been made by officers investigating the murder of Billy Livesley.

At around 9.35pm on Friday 28 December 2018, police were called to reports that a man had been assaulted on Bickershaw Lane, in Abram, Wigan.

The 21-year-old from Platt Bridge died in hospital the following evening.

Two men – aged 25 and 26 – have today been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody for questioning.

Three men – aged 22, 24 and 38 – who were previously arrested have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Peter Connor, 31, of no fixed address has already been charged with murder. He appeared at Wigan Magistrates’ Court on Friday January 4.

James Anthony Connor, 37, of James Street, Atherton has been charged with making threats to kill. He was arrested as part of the investigation but his charge does not relate to Billy.

He has been remanded to appear at Bolton Crown Court on Tuesday February 12.

Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information is urged to get in touch with GMP’s Major Incident Team on 0161 856 8797 or 101 quoting incident number 1983 of 28/12/2018, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.