A MAN who called his girlfriend a “junkie” is to be assessed for a domestic abuse programme.

On Thursday at Alloa Sheriff Court, Daniel Beattie admitted shouting, swearing, uttering offensive remarks, pushing and struggling with his partner at an address in the town’s Ashley Terrace last Tuesday.

Fiscal depute Ruaraidh Ferguson told the court that the accused and complainer had been in a relationship for around six months and were living together.

On the night in question the couple had been at a family member’s house drinking alcohol.

When they returned home Beattie became verbally abusive.

He called his girlfriend a “junkie” and a “sl*t”, and pushed and struggled with her.

The commotion was heard by neighbours.

The complainer phoned her mum and brother for assistance. They then contacted the police.

When officers arrived the complainer was said to be hysterical, however Beattie, 28, claimed nothing had happened.

Defending, Jim Savage stated that the accused’s job was at risk due to being put into custody. The relationship was also most likely to be over.

Mr Savage said that Beattie, now of Tillicoultry’s High Street, had little recollection of the events and was “upset he has acted in this way”.

Sheriff David Mackie adjourned the case until December 15 for a Criminal Justice Social Work report and Caledonian Men’s Programme assessment.