Wigan magistrates send man to face judge over carjacking allegation

A man accused of carjacking and motoring offences during lockdown will face a crown court trial.
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Ryan Doyle appeared before Wigan justices charged with robbing James Church of a Vauxhall Corsa in Leigh on March 26, failing to stop at the scene of an accident on Astley Street when a Vauxhall Insignia was damaged.

Doyle, 25, of Commissioner Square, Warrington, is also accused of committing a licence offence and of having no insurance.

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The alleged offences happened when the country was under a strict national lockdown. However, a charge under the health protection restrictions related to the novel coronavirus, which had originally been added to the list of accusations against Doyle, has now been withdrawn.

The case has been sent to Bolton Crown CourtThe case has been sent to Bolton Crown Court
The case has been sent to Bolton Crown Court

The court heard that the robbery allegation is so serious that it can only be dealt with at the crown court.

Doyle will appear before a Bolton judge on November 11 and is on unconditional bail until then.

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