Homophobic Wigan shoplifter narrowly avoids immediate jail term
A Wigan woman who stole ornaments, smashed a vase and used homophobic language has been given a suspended prison sentence.
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Lisa Fisher, 42, of Rathern Avenue, Ince, had previously appeared before borough justices to admit to the theft of £370 worth of goods from Accessories 4U in the Grand Arcade on March 11 2022 and criminal damage on the same occasion.
The bench imposed an 18-week custodial sentence, saying the crimes had been aggravated by prejudicial language, but they suspended the sentence for 18 months.