Abusive Language: William Hancock, a ticket writer, of Sun Street was summoned for using obscene language towards Mr. William Pinsent, wheelwright, of Commercial Road. Mr. Dunn appeared for the defendant. The complainant stated that on Monday he saw the defendant a short distance from his workshop, about 5 p.m., and while talking to an employee, the defendant came up and without the slightest provocation abused him, making use of very bad language. In answer to Mr. Dunn, the witness, said that he was not afraid of the defendant. Mr. Dunn stated that his client knew nothing of what had occurred. Nothing of the kind would occur again. Fined as 6d and the expenses. …
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