CCTV footage shows the moment killers lured a dad to his death.
In the chilling video, Liam Bailey, 19, Liam O'Brien, 17, and Harry Maher, 16, are seen leading Scott Anderton to a secluded canal before stabbing him 35 times. The killer teens then shoved the vulnerable man into the water and left him to die.
The murder of the 33-year-old took place during the early hours of March 25, last year, in Wigan. All three teenagers were found guilty of Mr Anderton's murder, after the CCTV footage proved they played a part in his death.
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The MEN reports, they had spotted their victim alone in Leigh town centre carrying a plastic bag and was wearing only one shoe. They they walkwd with him to a secluded stretch of a canal before stabbing him 35 times and pushing him into the water.
Mr Anderton, 33, tried to pull himself back up by grabbing onto the bank, but soon lost consciousness and slipped back into the canal. CCTV that proved vital in solving his murder has been the catalyst to invest in more cameras across the borough.
Wigan Council has pumped £500,000 into the security system which was a crucial tool in catching the killers of Scott Anderton last year. After a five-week trial at Manchester Crown Court in November 2021, Bailey, of Diamond Street, Leigh, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 23 years and four months.
Maher, of Green Lane, Standish, was also jailed for life and must serve at least 16 years before he is eligible for parole. O'Brien, of Schofield Street, Leigh, was ordered to serve 10 years in prison.
Since 2019, there have been 118 extra CCTV cameras installed across the borough, with 52 of those coming to Leigh. A further 25 were installed in Platt Bridge, five at Chapel Lane Car Park, 30 on Standishgate in the town centre and six at Haigh Hall.
Councillor Kevin Anderson, portfolio holder for Police, Crime and Civil Contingencies at Wigan Council said: "The expansion of our CCTV network will continue following our latest successful bid to the Safer Streets Fund which awarded the council with almost £750,000 to improve safety and deter anti-social behaviour in Platt Bridge and Scholes. This investment is in addition to many great initiatives being overseen by the Place and Community Safety Partnership, which aims to ensure Wigan Borough is a safe place to live and work for us all."
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