Man attacked his Wigan ex-girlfriend twice

Channing Tornerup, 39, of Llys-eithin, Mold, had first stood before Wigan justices to plead not guilty to four assaults of Sharon Skully over three days and to smashing her £100 mobile.

Following a trial by Manchester and Salford magistrates he was cleared of assault, common assault and the criminal damage charge but was convicted on two counts of assault by beating.

Tornerup was ordered to complete 25 days of rehabilitation activities and 80 hours of unpaid work. He must also pay £620 in court costs and another £95 to victim services.

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