Man awaiting trial for strangulation admits bail breach

By Gaynor Clarke
Published 27th Dec 2023, 15:45 BST
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A Wigan man accused of intentionally strangling a woman has admitted breaching his bail conditions.

Martin Hunt, 30, of Gantley Road, Billinge, was arrested on December 18 for failing to charge his electronic tag, resulting in a battery breach on four occasions.

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He is on bail after being accused of strangling a woman and damaging a door lock she owned, both of which he denies.

The offences are alleged to have happened between May 7 and 12.

Justices remanded Hunt on conditional bail until a trial at Bolton Crown Court on September 26.