Mark Wigley, Sarah Louise Wigley and Neil Shaw are currently remanded in custody charged with the murder of Liam Green, a 45-year-old man who died in the Cudworth area of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Good Friday, 3 April 2026. Liam Green was struck by a white Volkswagen Touareg on Rose Tree Avenue and died at the scene. All three defendants appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on 8 April 2026 and have been remanded in custody until 25 June 2026.

Who Was Liam Green?

Liam Green was a 45-year-old man who lived in the Barnsley area of South Yorkshire. Few personal details about him have been reported in the public domain beyond his age and residence. He died on 3 April 2026 — Good Friday — in the Cudworth area of Barnsley. South Yorkshire Police have treated his death as murder following what began as reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

Following his death, South Yorkshire Police opened a murder investigation and made several arrests in the days that followed. The swift response by police led to three individuals being charged with murder within days of the incident.

What Happened on Good Friday 2026?

Shortly before 5pm on Friday 3 April 2026, emergency services were called to Rose Tree Avenue in Cudworth, Barnsley, following reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Liam Green was found at the scene having been hit by a white Volkswagen Touareg. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

South Yorkshire Police launched a murder investigation rather than treating the incident as an accidental road traffic collision. This suggests that investigators believed the impact of the vehicle with Liam Green was deliberate rather than accidental. Multiple arrests followed in the days after the incident, with police detaining a 33-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder on Saturday 4 April, both of whom were released on bail pending further enquiries.

Who Are Mark Wigley, Sarah Wigley and Neil Shaw?

Mark Wigley, 60, Sarah Louise Wigley, 38, and Neil Shaw, 53, are all from Royston Road in Barnsley. Beyond their ages and address, little personal information has been reported about the three defendants, which is appropriate given that they are awaiting trial and are presumed innocent unless and until found guilty by a court.

Mark Wigley and Sarah Louise Wigley share the same surname, though their exact relationship to one another has not been publicly confirmed in reporting. All three were charged on Monday 6 April 2026 with the murder of Liam Green and appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 7 April 2026, before being committed to Sheffield Crown Court.

The Murder Charges

All three defendants — Mark Wigley, Sarah Louise Wigley, and Neil Shaw — face a single charge of murder. Murder in England and Wales carries a mandatory life sentence upon conviction, with the judge setting a minimum tariff that must be served before the defendant can be considered for release by the Parole Board. The minimum tariff reflects the seriousness of the offence, the defendant’s culpability, and any aggravating or mitigating factors.

A murder conviction arising from the deliberate use of a vehicle to kill would typically be treated as a very serious category of murder under Sentencing Council guidelines for England and Wales, potentially attracting a minimum tariff of well over 15 years, depending on the level of planning and intent involved.

Two other individuals — a 33-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy — were arrested on suspicion of murder but have been released on bail. It remains possible that further charges could follow as the investigation continues.

Court Proceedings

Following their charging on 6 April 2026, Mark Wigley, Sarah Louise Wigley and Neil Shaw appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 7 April. As is standard procedure for murder charges, the case was immediately sent to the Crown Court, with the defendants appearing at Sheffield Crown Court the following day, Wednesday 8 April 2026.

At the Crown Court hearing, all three defendants were remanded in custody. Their next scheduled court appearance is on 25 June 2026. Remand prisoners awaiting trial on murder charges are typically held in higher-security conditions. If you have a family member remanded in custody, our guide explains how to book a prison visit in England and Wales.

What Happens Next?

At the hearing on 25 June 2026, the Crown Court judge is likely to deal with preliminary matters including the formal entering of pleas, disclosure of evidence, and the setting of a trial date. Murder trials at Crown Court can take many months to be listed, depending on court availability and the complexity of the case.

South Yorkshire Police continue to investigate the full circumstances of Liam Green’s death. The two individuals released on bail following their arrests on 4 April remain subject to the ongoing investigation. Should the Crown Prosecution Service gather sufficient evidence, further charges remain possible. For those with loved ones remanded in custody, there is useful guidance on how to send money to a prisoner held at an English or Welsh prison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Liam Green and how did he die?

Liam Green was a 45-year-old man from the Barnsley area who died on 3 April 2026, Good Friday, after being struck by a white Volkswagen Touareg on Rose Tree Avenue, Cudworth, Barnsley. South Yorkshire Police opened a murder investigation following his death, treating the incident as a deliberate act rather than an accidental road collision.

Who has been charged with the murder of Liam Green?

Three people have been charged with the murder of Liam Green: Mark Wigley (60), Sarah Louise Wigley (38), and Neil Shaw (53), all from Royston Road, Barnsley. They were charged on 6 April 2026 and appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on 8 April 2026 where they were remanded in custody.

Are Mark Wigley and Sarah Wigley still in custody?

Yes, Mark Wigley, Sarah Louise Wigley and Neil Shaw remain remanded in custody following their hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on 8 April 2026. Their next scheduled court appearance is on 25 June 2026.

What sentence could the Barnsley murder suspects face?

If convicted of murder, all three defendants would face a mandatory life sentence. The trial judge would set a minimum tariff — the number of years that must be served before the Parole Board can consider their release. Given the alleged circumstances of the case, any minimum tariff is likely to be substantial.

Were any other people arrested in the Liam Green murder case?

Yes. South Yorkshire Police also arrested a 33-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy on Saturday 4 April 2026 on suspicion of murder. Both were released on bail and remain under investigation. No further charges had been announced at the time of writing.