A Bolton man drove a car dangerously and crashed into the garage of a property.

Martin Rattigan was behind the wheel of a Renault Zoe on October 14 this year in Halliwell.

But Bolton Magistrates' Court heard that he crashed the vehicle.

Katrina Beitina, prosecuting, said: “A passer-by was walking down Handel Street in Halliwell.

“They perceived the car to be driving at excessive speed.

“It drove into a garage door.

“The passer-by passed the registration to the police.

“Police attended shortly after.

“They observed a male stood near the parked car.

“Police officers arrested the driver.

“There is a struggle between the officers and the defendant but he is eventually arrested and taken to Swinton custody.

“He has omitted the offence in interview.

“He is a man of previous good character.”

At court Rattigan, 32, of Wildman Lane, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.

Chair of the bench Kathleen Butterworth adjourned the case for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

He will be sentenced at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court in December.