A MAN has been given a community order after assaulting two policemen.

Nicholas Taylor, of Church Street, Leigh admitted carrying out the assaults on July 18.

The 31-year-old must do 150 hours of unpaid work and complete a nine-month alcohol treatment course.

He was told to compensation of £100, a victim services surcharge fee of £90 and court costs of £85.

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Taylor appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court yesterday, Wednesday.