Teenager to face court over string of allegations

The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, faces six separate charges including allegations of violence and possessing a blade.
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Police were called to four separate incidents between Friday July 3 and Friday August 14 this year.

The teenager has been charged with two counts of common assault, possession of a bladed article, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or violence, section 47 actual bodily harm and causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress.

He will appear before Wigan and Leigh Youth Court on Thursday August 27.