Trial of Wigan man accused of swindling a relative out of £50,000 is delayed

Sentencing of a young man who tried to swindle a relative out of his savings has been delayed.

By Charles Graham

Published 21st Mar 2022, 04:55 BST

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Cory Barrett, 21, of Inward Drive, Shevington, stood before Wigan justices to plead guilty to attempting to draw up to £50,000 out of the TSB account by false representation, namely claiming he was doing it on behalf of Keith Barrett but in fact had no permission.

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The court case had been adjourned for sentencing by a Bolton judge this month, but the hearing has now been postponed until April 4.

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