Man finally admits to vandal attack on Wigan pub

Nial Carney, 46, of Gantley Avenue, Orrell, had been charged with smashing a door and window at The Stag at Orrell Post and initially denied the charge.

But when time came for his trial before Wigan magistrates, he changed his plea to guilty and was ordered to pay a fine, compensation and a victim services surcharge totalling £820.

Initially the damage had been estimated at £2,500 but a revised charge said that the value was unknown.