Man admits to assaulting two women at Lidl in St Helens

Lidl, on Park Road <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Lidl, on Park Road (Image: Google Street View)
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A MAN has admitted to assaulting two women and a police officer.

Michael Pilkington, of Frodsham Drive, Blackbrook, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 12, where he pleaded guilty to three counts of assault and breaching a non-molestation order.

The assaults on the women took place on Monday, August 10, with two at the Lidl store on Park Road.

Pilkington admitted to assault by beating, common assault, and also assault of a police officer in the execution his duty.

He also indicated a guilty plea to breaching a non-molestation order by contacting one of the female victims, which he was prohibited from doing under an order issued by the Family Court in St Helens on April 24.

The 32-year-old was remanded into custody as he was committed to Liverpool Crown Court for sentencing, with the hearing scheduled for Wednesday, September 9.

The court heard that Pilkington's previous record and the nature and seriousness of the offences were taken into account when deciding to remand him in custody.

A full argument was heard by the court regarding Pilkington's bail application, but it was refused

He will remain in custody until his appearance at Liverpool Crown Court next month.

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