liam was born in july 2009, three weeks postmaturely after maria took a long walk on southport beach with tony gordon (gray o'brien). tony ran off after her dog and maria went into labour alone, however, tony returned and after being unable to phone for an ambulance delivered the baby himself in a beach hut. maria was then taken to hospital with her son and named him liam (after liam sr) anthony (after tony) connor jr. liam was brought home by maria and tony. in november 2009, liam left with maria and liam sr's parents, barry (frank grimes) and helen connor (sorcha cusack) to go to ireland. in june 2010, liam returned with maria where she faced tony. the next day, they both leave for ireland again after tony blows up the factory causing him to die. in july 2010, maria and liam return for audrey's birthday. they currently live in the flat above audrey's salon. in april 2012, marcus dent (charlie condou) bonds with liam much to sean's annoyance. marcus attends an easter play with maria and liam. sean becomes jealous of marcus and liam's bond and arranges for his son dylan wilson (connor and liam mccheyne) to visit.