Wigan man must pay compensation to police officer he attacked

A police officer is to receive £50 compensation from the man who attacked him.
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Wigan and Leigh court

Joshua Schofield, 30, of Ormskirk Road, Newtown, appeared before Wigan justices to admit assaulting PC West by beating on August 29.

He must also carry out 40 hours of unpaid work and 40 days of rehab activities as part of his punishment.