Both appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 5 July. John Atherton, aged 36, pleaded...

Published: 12:24 am July 16, 2023
Updated: 8:05 am October 8, 2025
A man and a woman from North Wales have been sentenced following a violent incident on a late-night train from Chester to Flint – UKNIP

Both appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 5 July.

John Atherton, aged 36, pleaded guilty to Affray and was handed an 18 week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.

He was also instructed to abstain from alcohol for 120 days, ordered to take part in a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement for 35 days and has to pay £234 in victim surcharge and court fees.

Sarah Hickman, aged 51, pleaded guilty to Common Assault and was given a community order, instructing her to take part in 80 hours of unpaid work and also told to pay £234 for victim surcharge and court fees.

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