Wigan man admits racially abusing neighbour

Sean Breheny, 52, of Bankwood, Appley Bridge, stood before borough justices charged with causing Ketsaraporn Smith racially-motivated harassment, alarm or distress. He had originally denied it, but before a trial began he changed his plea to guilty. Restraining orders forbid Breheny contact with Ms Smith or Peter Kay until July 17 and he must also pay £349 in costs, a fine and victim surcharge.

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