Wigan man hit with big bill for domestic abuse and vandalism

A man who verbally abused his ex and twice smashed property belonging to her has been hit with a community order and a large compensation bill.
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Andrew Naylor, 33, appeared before Wigan and Leigh magistrates to admit to verbally assaulting Nicole Williams and wrecking a television, fireplace, bookshelves and ceramic figures. together worth £2,000 on December 21. A day earlier he had also smashed her £540 mobile phone.

The bench ordered that he complete 150 hours of unpaid work and 15 days of rehabilitation activities and imposed a year-long restraining order forbidding him from approaching his victim or her home.

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Naylor was also ordered to pay compensation to her totalling £1,540.

Wigan and Leigh Magistrates CourtWigan and Leigh Magistrates Court
Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court

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