THE way that Bolton woman Lesley Glover fought her way back to normal living after a brutal assault makes a heartening modern story. She used the experience to re-shape her life, and is now a successful businesswoman.

It's unlikely that the beast who attacked her in a local car-park will applaud her bravery. But her actions, backed by a loving family, show the human spirit at its best and most unquenchable.

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