A Wellington Heath man has been given a restraining order after harassing a woman in Monmouthshire.

Peter Morgan, of Hope End Stables, harassed the woman in December 2021 by visiting her at home and making unwanted contact over the phone, Newport Magistrates Court heard.

Morgan, aged 65, denied the charge of harassment without violence on July 13 but was found guilty by magistrates on October 5.

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Sentencing him on October 26, magistrates told Morgan he must not contact the woman or visit her home or place of work until October 25, 2024.

As part of a community order, Morgan must also attend 29 sessions of the Building Better Relationships prgramme.

He was told to a £95 victim surcharge and £775 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.