Trial of Wigan woman who denies flouting Covid restrictions is delayed for months

The trial of a Wigan woman accused of breaking Covid-19 rules by going to a Bonfire Night event has been postponed until the late spring.
By Charles Graham
Published 30th Dec 2022, 04:55 BST
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Lauren Capstick-Saunt, 27, of Hamilton Road, Ashton, has pleaded not guilty to breaching regulations by attending an event with more than two people at Garswood and Simms Road Labour Club on November 5, 2020.

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At the time, there were rules in place limiting the number of people who could meet to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

A trial date had been set for December but it has now been adjourned until May 16.