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THE mum of a teenager from Leigh has been ordered to pay compensation after he admitted smashing a bus window.
The 15-year-old offender, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court last Thursday.
He smashed a First Bus window valued at £450 on November 1.
His mum was ordered to pay £100 compensation at £5 per week and also a £20 surcharge to fund victim services.
The teenager and his mum must also attend the Wigan youth offender panel for three months.
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