Christopher Hughes murder probe: Five charged after man found dead
Image source, Police handoutChristopher Hughes was described as "a loving son, father, brother and uncle"
Five men have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder after a man was found dead near a road.
The body of Christopher Hughes, 37, from Wigan, was found in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, on 22 February, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
A post-mortem examination found he died due to serious injuries, a GMP spokesperson added.
The five men have been remanded in custody until they appear at Manchester Crown Court on 8 April.
They are:
- Alan Jaf, 21, of Ridyard Street, Wigan
- Khalil Awla, 48, of Greenwood Avenue, Wigan
- Erland Spahiu, 33, of Uppingham, Skelmersdale
- Curtis Balbas, 30, of Matheson Drive, Wigan
- Dean Smeaton O'Neill-Davey, 29, of Bulteel Street, Wigan
In a tribute, Mr Hughes' mother Susan said the family was "heartbroken at the loss of their loving son, father, brother and uncle".
She added: "He will leave a part in the family that can never be filled."
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