Wigan man faces a series of domestic abuse charges

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A Wigan 38-year-old has appeared in court facing multiple domestic abuse charges

Craig Walsh from Scholes, is charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour towards a named woman between August and April, in that he would send abusive and threatening text messages and messages stating he will kill himself if she left him.

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He is further accused, during that period of twice assaulting her to inflict actual bodily harm, wrecking her £1,400 television and also damaging her phone.

Wigan magistrates remanded him in custody pending a first appearance at Bolton Crown Court on June 11.

He has yet to enter any pleas.