Stalker who threatened a Wigan woman narrowly avoids immediate jail term

A Wigan man whose stalking of a woman included sending messages saying he was at her workplace and threats of violence, has been spared an immediate jail term.

By Charles Graham

Published 24th Apr 2024, 15:45 BST

Updated 24th Apr 2024, 16:25 BST

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Andrew Gallagher, 36, of Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, targeted the woman between February 16 and 20.

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He has also admitted carrying out criminal damage to a door belonging to her. Returning to the borough's law courts for sentencing he was given an 18-week custodial sentence which was suspended for 18 months.

Andrew Gallagher sent his victim messages saying he was at her workplace

Gallagher was ordered to complete a Building Better Relationships programme and 20 days of rehabilitation activities and a restraining order was made, preventing any contact with his victim.

Stalker who threatened a Wigan woman narrowly avoids immediate jail term

Gallagher was ordered to complete a Building Better Relationships programme and 20 days of rehabilitation activities and a restraining order was made, preventing any contact with his victim.

There is also £239 to pay to the court and victim services.