A MAN alleged to have attacked a women in Burnley has been jailed for failing to appear in court.

Robert Ganley, from Burnley, was arrested and charged with assault after a woman was attacked in Hammerton Street in October.

The 22-year-old from Cleaver Street was due to stand trial in December but failed to appear at Burnley Crown Court.

A wanted appeal was launched by the police and he was subsequently re-arrested and charged with failing to adhere to his bail conditions.

Ganley appeared in court on Friday, February 24, and was sentenced to 28 months in prison.

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He was also given a restraining order to protect the victim, a 22-year-old women from Burnley.

PC Oliver Tattersley said: “Ganley is clearly a dangerous offender who attempted to avoid answering for his crimes by going on the run.

“Fortunately officers quickly caught up with him and I am pleased he’s finally been brought to justice.”