AN ALLOA man has pleaded guilty to harassing his ex-partner in her Sauchie home.

John Mitchell (27), of Burgh Mews, appeared before Alloa Sheriff Court on Thursday (8 January).

He admitted to repeatedly sending abusive text messages to the woman between 2-3 October 2014.

He then attended her flat before repeatedly banging on the windows and kicking the door and demanding entry while shouting and swearing in an aggressive manner.

He also admitted breaching bail conditions that he does not approach the woman, after being seen in her company on 31 October.

Sentencing has been further deferred until 5 February to assess his suitability for the Caledonia Men’s Project – a system of intervention with regards to domestic abuse.