Man admits killing former Bolton mayoress Gay Wharton in crash
Assad Hussain, 23, has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving
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Gay Wharton died in a crash on Chorley New Road on November 13. (Image: MEN MEDIA)
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Gay Wharton A MAN accused of causing the death of former Bolton mayoress Gay Wharton by dangerous driving has admitted his guilt. Appearing via a video link at Bolton Crown Court Asad Hussain, aged 23, of Maplewood Gardens, Bolton pleaded guilty to causing the death of Mrs Wharton when driving an Audi S3 on Chorley New Road, Bolton, on November 13. His co-accused, Wasim Iqbal, aged 23, of Chorley New Road, Bolton denies the same offence, also in an Audi S3, and attempting to pervert the course of justice by disposing of a mobile phone, clothing and a car key. Members of Mrs Wharton s family were present in court as a date of June 1 next year was set for Iqbal s trial. It is expected to last for five days.