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Wigan man must pay compensation after admitting he attacked a woman

A man who admits attacking a woman has been ordered to pay her compensation and complete community punishments.
By Charles Graham
Published 16th Sep 2020, 14:53 BST- 1 min read
Updated 16th Sep 2020, 14:57 BST
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Francis Leigh, 50, of Railway Road, Leigh, pleaded guilty to assaulting Julie Payne by beating on June 1 when he appeared before Wigan justices.

He must take part in 10 days of rehabilitation activities, be under a night time curfew until November 2 and he must also pay Ms Payne £150 compensation plus £95 towards victim services and £85 in court costs.