Trial date set for Wigan man who denies string of motoring offences

A trial date has been set for a man who denies damaging a car taken without the owner's consent, criminal damage and failing to give police a breath specimen.
By Charles Graham
Published 4th Jun 2022, 12:30 GMT
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Scott Johnson, 40, of Orrell Hall Close, Orrell, stood in the dock before Wigan and Leigh justices to plead not guilty to damaging a computer screen, tablet and BMW car to the tune of £1,750 belonging to Hayley Gannon, the last of which he allegedly drove away without her permission.

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These offences and that of allegedly failing to complete a breath test are all alleged to have taken place on February 16 this year.

Johnson is accused of failing to provide police with a breath specimenJohnson is accused of failing to provide police with a breath specimen
Johnson is accused of failing to provide police with a breath specimen
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The case was adjourned until a trial takes place at the same court on August 1, before which time Johnson has been released on conditional bail and has been made the subject of an interim driving disqualification.