Former darts champion Ted Hankey admits sexual assault

The 54-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent pleaded guilty at a court hearing

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 14th Apr 2022

Former world darts champion Ted Hankey has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault.

Hankey, who's 54, appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

He was charged with intentionally touching a woman over the age of 16 on September 10 last year.

District Judge Nicholas Sanders adjourned the case to Chester Crown Court where Hankey will be sentenced on May 12.

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