A disqualified motorist flouted his ban while driving dangerously through Wigan streets
A 48-year-old has confessed to stealing a van, then driving it dangerously through Wigan streets while flouting a road ban
A Wigan man has appeared in court to admit stealing a van and driving it dangerously while banned from the roads.
Damien Rutter, 48, of Heysham Road, Orrell, appeared before Manchester magistrates to plead guilty to the theft of a Mercedes Sprinter van on May 27.
He admitted to then driving the vehicle dangerously on Buchanan Road, Worsley Hall, and driving it while disqualified on Logwood Avenue, Ormskirk Road and nearby parkland.
Rutter was given an eight-month custodial term, suspended for 12 months.
He must complete 15 days of rehabilitation activities, was disqualified from driving for two years and must pay compensation of £150.