Wigan molester convicted in his absence after court no-show
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A Wigan man accused of sexually touching a woman without her consent has been found guilty in his absence after a court no-show.
Jamie Ratchford, 35, of Avon Road, Norley, had denied committing the alleged offence against a woman over the age of 16 on October 7.
He also pleaded not guilty to being in possession of class B drug amphetamine on October 27.
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Hide AdBut when he failed to attend his trial at Wigan Magistrates' Court this month, justices pressed ahead and convicted him on both counts.