Hotel

The youngster, who has yet to be named, was found unresponsive in the reception of the Tiffany Hotel, known locally as the 'Pink Hotel' on the Promenade.

Liam Smith, 38, from Chorley was lured out of his home and blasted at close range with a gun by Michael Hillier, 39, who then poured the corrosive liquid, probably sulphuric acid on the face and body of his stricken victim, burning away his flesh, a jury at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester was told.