Wigan rape case sent to crown court

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The case of a Wigan man accused of rape has been sent to the crown court.

John Geraghty, 53, of Whelley, Whelley, is charged with raping a woman on June 3, 2023.

He did not enter a plea when he appeared before Wigan magistrates.

The next hearing will take place at Bolton Crown Court on July 31.

He was remanded on conditional bail until then.