A MAN has been fined after bombarding his ex-girlfriend with dozens of voicemails and messages in the space of a few days.

Samuel Stalwood, of Bryn Aber in Glyndyfrdwy, Corwen, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Friday morning.

The 34-year-old admitted one offence of harassment without violence, which

took place over a period of days in March this year.

Prosecutor Shane Maddocks told the court that the victim, Shannon Boyle, had been in a relationship with Stalwood.

She lived in Lancashire at the time of the offending and the defendant would stay at her home.

But when the six-month relationship came to an end in February this year, and an attempt to rekindle "fell through," Ms Boyle reported to Lancashire Police that Stalwood had been constantly contacting her through various social media platforms and by phone.

She blocked his number, but soon started receiving calls from unknown numbers.

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And despite her making it clear to Stalwood that she didn't want any further contact, the defendant bombarded her with calls - leaving 29 voicemail messages in one day, and 10 on another.

She became fearful when in one of those messages, he said he'd be "coming down" to her home or workplace, adding: "I have nothing to lose - everyone's getting it."

Stalwood's bombardment reached such an extent that the victim's voicemail box became full.

Alun Williams, defending, told the court: "This went on for a period of a couple of days and there hasn't been contact since.

"It is accepted he has a criminal record, the last offence being in 2011.

"He's a plant operator and effectively he drives very large mechanised vehicles.

"He did have difficulties when he was a youngster.

"As far as the contact goes, it's indirect via telephone and social media.

"I ask you to consider dealing with this by way of a conditional discharge or a fine - and clearly there should be a restraining order."

The Magistrates handed down a £461 fine and ordered the defendant to pay £85 costs, as well as a £184 victim surcharge.

A 12 month restraining order was imposed to protect the victim.