Man denies assault and sledgehammer possession

The case of a Wigan man who denies assaulting a woman and possessing a sledgehammer as an offensive weapon has been sent to a higher court for trial.
By Charles Graham
Published 22nd Jun 2022, 08:53 BST
Updated 22nd Jun 2022, 08:54 BST
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Lucca Curri, 48, of The Paddock, Ashton, stood before borough justices to plead not guilty to the weapon charge and to causing Kerry Whittle actual bodily harm on November 18 last year.

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He was released on unconditional bail until he appears for the first time before a Bolton Crown Court judge on July 20.

Nicola Jensen, 39, of the same address, has also denied causing Ms Whittle ABH and will also appear at Bolton on July 20 and is likewise unconditionally bailed in the meantime.