Wigan man attacked children with a fishing rod

A Wigan man who subjected three child victims to appalling cruelty has had his sentence slashed on appeal.
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Ian Gore, 57, of Atherton Road, Hindley, was jailed for six years at Bolton Crown Court in April for six offences of cruelty to a person under 16.

“He hit children using belts or a fishing rod. He brandished a machete and threatened to cut their fingers off,” London’s Appeal Court heard.

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He had been described as an “excessive drinker” and “aggressive and violent”, Mr Justice Goss told the court in London.

Describing the psychological harm caused to Gore’s victims, he added: “This is a tragic case.

“The long-term impact on these children is unknown, but they will have long-term effects.”

Gore’s lawyers said he had pleaded guilty, was remorseful and had “taken steps to address his drinking”.

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The appeal judge, sitting with two others, concluded: “These children have all suffered psychological harm. Nevertheless, the sentence was too high.”

Gore’s sentence was cut to four years and six months.