A teenager who caused serious injury to a woman by driving carelessly in a pub car park has been sentenced.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Tameside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, November 19, where he pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

The court heard that on April 27 this year, the teenager, from Saddleworth, was driving a car in the car park of The Printers pub on Oldham Road, Denshaw.

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This was despite the fact the teenager was not legally allowed to drive as he did not have a valid driving licence or insurance.

The teen caused serious injury to a woman as he drove without due care and attention in the car park.

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He was handed a youth referral order lasting six months, meaning he must attend meetings with officers.

The teen was also disqualified from driving for 12 months and £250 in compensation must be paid to the victim who he injured.