Wigan machete and hammer raid trial delayed

A borough man who denies raiding a house while armed with machetes and hammers in 2019 will only now face trial next spring.
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Nathan Morris, 29, of Glebe Street in Leigh, appeared before a Bolton judge charged with burgling an address in Sandy Lane, Hindley, to steal televisions worth £600 and a £4,000 Ford Focus, while armed with the weapons on April 11 three years ago.

Denying the charge, he was due to stand trial this month, but the case has now been adjourned to May 22 2023.