Man who fired shotgun in Wigan house jailed for 17 years for his role in 'cowardly act'
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Scott Higgins, 35, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after the incident at a house on Fisher Close, Worsley Mesnes on July 8.
The women were in the bedroom when they heard two loud bangs on the locked front door, which was then smashed.
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After unsuccessful attempts to get in, Higgins, of Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, fired shots at the door.
No-one was hurt during the incident.
Police launched a manhunt to find Higgins and he was arrested 11 days later.
Higgins gave no comment in police interview, but admitted the firearms offence in court and was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court. A restraining order was imposed as well as the prison term.