A MAN is to be sentenced for robbery after pleading guilty to committing the offence on February 1.

John O'Brien, aged 48, of Waverley Avenue, Kearsley, appeared at Bolton Crown Court where his case was adjourned until October 11 to allow time for pre-sentence reports to be prepared by the probation service.

The Honorary Recorder of Bolton, Judge Timothy Clayson granted O'Brien bail in the meantime on condition he does not contact his victim or go within 100 metres of his home.