Man accused of stealing central heating system from soon-to-reopen Wigan borough pub

A man has been charged with stealing a central heating system from an empty Wigan borough pub.
By Gaynor Clarke
Published 27th Jan 2024, 15:45 GMT
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Christopher Davies, 44, of Peter Street, Leigh, faces two charges of burglary relating to the Waterside Inn in Leigh.

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It is alleged he stole electrical items between March 5 and 8 and a central heating system, along with copper and lead piping, between March 6 and 8.

The currently closed Waterside InnThe currently closed Waterside Inn
The currently closed Waterside Inn
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Wigan magistrates sent the case for a trial at Bolton Crown Court.

Davies was remanded on unconditional bail until a hearing on February 28.

The Waterside Inn closed in 2020, but plans to reopen it were shared on social media in November.