Man, 24, pleads guilty to possessing crack cocaine

The defendant appeared before the magistrates' court <i>(Image: Stock)</i>
The defendant appeared before the magistrates' court (Image: Stock)
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A MAN has admitted to possession of crack cocaine.

Joe Wright, 24, of Viaduct Street, Newton-le-Willows, indicated a guilty plea at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 25.

He was found in possession of the Class A drug on Wednesday, May 20, this year.

Wright indicated a guilty plea at the hearing and has been released on unconditional bail.

He is due to return to the magistrates' court for sentencing on October 1.

A pre-sentence report has been requested ahead of the next hearing.

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, possession of a Class A drug carries a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine if dealt with in a magistrates’ court.

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