Wigan man ordered to compensate assault victim

Damien McCarrick, 46, of Belmont Road, Hindley, admitted the assault by beating of Robert Evans on April 5 and was given a 12-month conditional discharge. He must also pay £50 recompense to Mr Evans along with court costs and a victim services surcharge bringing the total bill to £157.

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