Trial date set for Wigan man and woman facing assault charges

By Charles Graham
Published 10th Mar 2024, 15:45 BST
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A trial date has been set for a 33-year-old Wigan man who denies two assaults, criminal damage and making threats while armed with an offensive weapon.

It is alleged that Roy Bannister, of Worsley Street, Pemberton, caused Sarah Taylor actual bodily harm during an attack on January 29, having previously assaulted her at some point in November.

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He is further charged with smashing Ms Taylor's mobile phone, causing £120 damage, and threatened the complainant with a weapon, also in November.

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Bolton Crown Court

Making his first appearance before a Bolton Crown Court judge, Bannister pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.

Leona Byrne-Fletcher, 30, of Troutbeck Rise, Pemberton, also appeared to deny causing Ms Fletcher ABH on January 29.

A trial date for both of them was set for July 29 this year.