Wigan pensioner convicted of sex assault dies before he could face justice

Ion Curt, 66, Manley Street in Ince, had denied sexually assaulting his victim on April 21 2022, but when it came to his trial at the borough's magistrates' court, he failed to attend and was found guilty in his absence.

A warrant was issued for his arrest but at the latest hearing it was disclosed that Curt had died and so the case was withdrawn.