From the Manchester Evening News....
Copeland handed six-month sentence, suspended for a year
The judge says it is so serious that a custodial sentence must be passed, but that he has decided, in all the circumstances, he can suspend the sentence.
Copeland is sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for a year. He was ordered to pay £400 prosecution costs.
“I very much doubt you will commit any further offences,” the judge adds, before allowing Copeland to leave the dock.
That concludes the hearing.