The case of a Wigan man accused of domestically abusing then stalking a woman has collapsed

A Wigan 39-year-old has walked free from court after accusations that he domestically abused a woman and then stalked her three years later were dropped.

Kieron Rodgers, of Brookhouse Street, Wigan, had previously appeared before a Bolton Crown Court judge to plead not guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour towards a named woman on December 1 2021 which included not allowing her to see family and friends and arguing when out.

Then between July 1 and November 6 2024 he denied stalking her causing serious alarm or distress, with behaviour including continuously calling her and turning up at her dentist and supermarket when she was there.

A trial was scheduled to take place in October this year, but before it could begin, the prosecution withdrew its evidence, the trial was vacated and the defendant was told he was free to go.