An Atherton man who admitted to domestically abusing his partner is in jail awaiting sentence

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A controlling and coercive behaviour charge is admitted by a Wigan borough man who is now in prison until his sentence hearing

An Atherton 35-year-old who terrorised a woman during their relationship is in custody awaiting sentence.

Anthony Howarth, of Bag Lane, appeared before Manchester and Salford justices to plead guilty to a charge of controlling and coercive behaviour towards a named female.

The court heard that Howarth put the victim in fear of her safety, called her degrading names and made violent threats.

Sentencing will tke place at Bolton Crown Court on September 24, before which time he is behind bars.

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