Wigan woman admits knife threats

Melanie Hart, 38, of Fieldway, Platt Bridge, stood before Wigan justices to plead guilty to menacing Ross Dewhurst and Theophilus Okaisakbo so as to make them fear that they might be victims of violence and also brandishing the weapon at them on March 30 in Leigh. She was released on bail until sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on June 1.

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