Family pays tribute to 'devoted' dad found dead in street covered in 'white powder'

A dad who was found dead 'covered with white powder' has been remembered as a "kind-hearted" man by his devastated family.

Liam Smith, 38, was named by Greater Manchester Police tonight as the man found in Wigan on Thursday night.

Paying tribute to him, Liam’s family said in a brief statement: “Liam was kind hearted, funny, the life and soul of the party. He was the most devoted dad, much loved son, brother, grandson and uncle. He will sorely be missed by all who knew and loved him.”