Wigan motorist high on cocaine had false number plates

A year-long road ban has been imposed on a Wigan van man who drove on false plates while uninsured and under the influence of cocaine.
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Paul Pennington, 37, of McAulay Place, Goose Green, admitted to being at the wheel of a Ford Transit in Queen Street on October 22 after taking the drug, having phoney registration and not being legally covered.

As well as the disqualification to serve, Pennington must also pay £359 in fines, costs and a victim services surcharge.