Leigh robber's sentence delayed because of illness

The case of a Wigan borough man accused of robbery and drug possession has been delayed due to ill health.

Alan Williams, 57, of Cecil Street, Leigh, is charged with stealing a woman's purse, which contained £80 cash and a key, on February 13.

He is also alleged to have been in possession of class B drug cannabis on March 5.

He was due to make his first appearance at Bolton Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing but the court was told he was in hospital and so the case was adjourned until June 13.

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