McDonald's Bolton door damaged by man who was drinking

The self-employed tattoo artist believed the branch on Knowsley Street would be open and hoped to use a phone inside to make contact with his friends.

But after finding out it was shut the 21-year-old began to kick at the door causing extensive damage.

Bolton Magistrates Court he had been drinking for around 12 hours at the time of the offence.

Nicola Mills, prosecuting, said: “The incident took place in the early hours of March 20 this year at around 3.10am.

“The incident was caught on CCTV.

“Two males approached the front doors on Knowsley Street.

“They walked around to the side.

“The two males returned to the front door and kicked it with force.

“It caused the window to shatter.

“A member of staff identified one of the two males as this defendant and police were informed.

“He was arrested.

“In an interview he explained he had been drinking since 2pm, 12 hours before the incident.

“He had become separated from his friends, he went to McDonald’s thinking it was open 24 hours and think he might be able to use the phone.

“He was frustrated and lashed out by kicking the front door.

“He did apologise for his actions.”

Entwistle appeared at court to be sentenced after admitting causing criminal damage of £3,000.

The prosecutor said McDonald’s insurer had not provided information about how much it took to repair it but the manager had said it was £3,000 of damage.

Entwistle, from McKenzie Street, Bolton, represented himself at court.

He said: “There is nothing I would really like to say.

“I really want to push this aside.

“It was completely out of character for me.

“It was in drink.

“I would like to help to sort it out the best way I can.”

Chair of the bench Alex Walker fined him £192 and ordered him to pay £300 in compensation.

He said: “You have had to pay £500 for a stupid mistake on a night out.”

Entwistle said after this: “I have not had a drink since.

“Sorry for wasting everyone’s time.”