Wigan woman left with £500 bill after damaging a window

Gemma Ascroft, 39, of Diamond Street, Leigh, had denied carrying out the criminal damage on February 1 last year, but was convicted after a trial.

She was found not guilty of assaulting a woman by beating her on January 28, 2023 and a charge of common assault was withdrawn.

A 12-month restraining order was imposed and Ascroft was ordered to pay £200 compensation and £300 prosecution costs.