Harassment trial date set for former Wigan local election candidate

A trial date has been set for a former Wigan local election candidate accused of harassment.
By Charles Graham
Published 20th Mar 2022, 15:45 BST
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Alan Baines, 65, of Alderley Road, Hindley, had previously appeared before local justices to deny a campaign of intimidation of Jason Metcalfe between April and September last year, namely that he repeatedly swore, laughed, shouted and stared at him.

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The case was moved to Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court where a trial date has now been fixed for June 13. Baines stood as an independent in May 2021’s council elections.

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