Man who sent threatening messages to woman in Burnley sentenced

Blackburn Magistrates' Court <i>(Image: Anthony Moss)</i>
Blackburn Magistrates' Court (Image: Anthony Moss)
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A man has been sentenced for harassing a woman by sending numerous threatening messages in Burnley.

Cameron Ashworth, 26, of Bidston Close, Bury, pursued a course of conduct which amounted to harassment without violence at Burnley on May 4 and May 7.

He admitted the offences at a hearing on May 8.

Ashworth was sentenced at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on Friday (August 28) to a one-year community order.

He must also complete 15 rehabilitation days and 70 hours’ unpaid work.

A three-year restraining order was imposed, and he was ordered to pay £199.

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