Man killed in hit-and-run after police left him barefoot miles from home

Gareth Roper was hit by an unlicensed driver while walking in Bolton and died of severe head injuries, court told

A man was killed by a hit-and-run motorist driving without a licence shortly after police left him barefoot three miles from his home, a court has heard.

Gareth Roper, 35, was killed while walking along the centre of the road in Bolton, Greater Manchester.