Liam Smith charged with GBH following alleged attack in Manchester
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:38 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Liam Smith, a former world champion boxer, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after an incident at a luxury apartment in Manchester. The alleged attack on a night concierge occurred on September 13, resulting in serious facial injuries to the victim. Smith, 38, who has not fought since April 2025, appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court the following day and was released on bail. He is scheduled to appear at Manchester Crown Court on October 19 to enter a plea. Smith's last bout ended in defeat against Aaron McKenna, and he had withdrawn from a subsequent fight due to injury.
- •Liam Smith charged with causing GBH after alleged attack
- •Incident occurred on September 13 at a Manchester apartment
- •Alleged victim required surgery for facial injuries
- •Smith due in court on October 19 to enter a plea
- •Last fought in April 2025, losing to Aaron McKenna
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Former boxing world champion Liam Smith charged with GBH
"The Liverpudlian, who has been out of the ring since April 2025, was arrested after a man suffered serious facial injuries at a luxury Manchester apartment building
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