Wigan rail passenger hit in the pocket for hurling threats and abuse on a train
A Wigan rail passenger has been penalised for using threatening and abusive language against a woman on a train.
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James Taylor was on a service between Southport and Stalybridge on August 12 last year when he launched a verbal attack on Bethany Parkinson which, borough magistrates heard, was strong enough for her to fear violence.
Pleading guilty to the Public Order Act offence, the 46-year-old of Collett Close, Scholes, was ordered to pay a fine, court costs and a victim services surcharge totalling £197.