Wigan woman admits making hoax 999 call

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A Wigan woman has admitted to making a hoax 999 call.

By Post reporter

Published 24th Feb 2020, 10:26 BST

Updated 24th Feb 2020, 11:45 BST

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Kathleen Mulvaney, 52, of Douglas House, Scholes, appeared before Wigan magistrates to making up a fake fire emergency to a call-taker.

She was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £21 victim surcharge.