Dangerous driver admits killing Wigan schoolboy as he walked to meet his friends

Jack Worwood, 13, was walking to meet friends to play football when he was hit by a Jaguar on Old Road in Ashton on Tuesday, July 8.

He was seriously injured and died at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital the next day.

Liam Wilson, 21, of Livingstone Street, Ashton, appeared at Bolton Crown Court on Friday morning in connection with the incident.

He pleaded guilty to causing Jack's death by driving dangerously.

Wilson entered a not guilty plea to a charge of assaulting an emergency worker by beating.

He was remanded in custody until sentencing on Thursday, September 3 at the same court.

Jack, who lived in Ashton, loved playing football and was a pupil at Byrchall High School.

In a statement released after this death, his family said: "You only had to meet Jack once and you knew Jack.

“He was a rascal, but a sweet little rascal - cheeky, loving and soft hearted. You could never be mad at him for long, as he’d soon have you laughing and kissing him again.

“He loved football, playing on his PlayStation and doing maths at school. He aspired to be an accountant and we knew he’d have done it, he was so bright.

“He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was such a character; so adorable.

“Love you so much Jack - from dad, step-mum Tracy, step-sister Caitlyn-Marie, mum, step-dad Lee and big brother Connor.

“We are absolutely astonished by the amount of condolences we have had so far - truly blown away, and want to pass on our gratitude to you all."