A MAN has been ordered to have treatment for his mental health after he admitted driving whilst banned.

At Wigan Magistrates’ Court Alan Hutchinson, aged 42, of Blackshaw Lane, Bolton, pleaded guilty to driving a Ford Fiesta on Hanover Street, Bolton, on February 17 whilst disqualified from holding a licence.

He also admitted failing to stop for police and having no insurance.

As well as treatment, Hutchinson was fined £120, banned from applying for a licence for 12 months and must participate in 20 days of rehabilitation activities.

He must also pay £180 in costs and charges.

 

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