Elias Morgan Guilty of Revenge Murder of Former Prison Officer in Skelmersdale

Elias Morgan has been found guilty of the murder of former prison officer Lenny Scott, who was shot six times outside a gym in Skelmersdale in February 2024. The killing was motivated by revenge after Scott reported a mobile phone found in Morgan's prison cell in 2020, which contained evidence of Morgan's illicit relationship with a female prison officer. Despite Morgan's attempts to bribe Scott and subsequent threats, Scott upheld his duty by reporting the phone, leading to Morgan planning the attack. On the day of the murder, Morgan traveled from Liverpool to Skelmersdale, shot Scott, and fled on an electric motorbike to avoid detection. Anthony Cleary, accused of assisting Morgan by providing a van and bike, was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter. Morgan is set to be sentenced in September 2025, with prosecutors emphasizing Scott's bravery and commitment to public service amid threats and intimidation.