A MAN from Barrow has admitted harassing his ex-girlfriend.

Stephen Allan Brown, of Sowerby Avenue, Barrow, appeared at Furness Magistrates’ Court on Thursday charged with harassment without violence.

The 34-year-old pleaded guilty to repeatedly contacting Natalie Stewart by text and phone, approaching her in her vehicle and visiting her home at least twice.

Their relationship had ended over two years ago.

Brown was given a community order to carry out 80 hours unpaid work over six months.

He was also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £85.