Wigan And Leigh Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

On December 16, 2024, Heather Atherton, 38, from Manor Grove, Orrell, Wigan, assaulted her fiancée by punching her in the ribs at Georgia Browns bar in Hindley, Wigan, after becoming jealous when the victim left her alone in a nightclub booth to dance with friends. Following arrest and bail with no-contact restrictions, Atherton breached bail by messaging via her cousin and parking outside the victim's home to stare at her. On May 3, 2025, while the victim was at work, Atherton entered the house undetected, waited inside with her belongings, aggressively confronted the victim upon her return, and took the car without consent, causing fear and distress. The victim, who has a daughter from a previous relationship, ended the engagement and relocated to a secret address, fearing for her life.

Jamie Evans assaulted a woman by beating her on July 19, 2024. He had originally denied the offence but changed his plea to guilty during a hearing at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court. He was sentenced to nine weeks in prison and made subject to a three-year restraining order prohibiting contact with the woman.

Adam King stole chocolate and coffee worth £40.50 from Food Warehouse on April 2, a soap set worth £18 from Home Bargains on April 8, and washing pods worth £129.87 in a burglary at Aldi on April 18. He also admitted stealing a woman's car keys on April 23. The court described the theft of the car keys as particularly mean.

David Morris was convicted of causing actual bodily harm to a woman on May 16 last year. He failed to attend his trial at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court and was found guilty in his absence. The bench noted that the incident was witnessed by a child and imposed a 40-week custodial term suspended for two years with supervision, alcohol treatment, rehabilitation activities and compensation.

Martin Wilding attacked another man and threatened him with a knife on June 1, 2024. He pleaded guilty to assault by beating, threatening the same person with a knife, and possession of a blade. The offences occurred in a domestic context, and the court stated custody was justified because they were multiple offences. He was ordered to forfeit the knife and pay court costs and a victim services surcharge.