Thug who battered a woman will learn his fate next month

Shane Woods, of Balcarres Avenue in Aspull, had been charged with causing a woman grievous bodily harm on March 22 this year.

A November trial date had been set at Bolton Crown Court in case he denied the charge.

But at his latest appearance before a judge he pleaded guilty and so the trial was vacated.

His sentencing was adjourned until December 9.