A 62-year-old Stroud man has pleaded guilty to harassing a woman and threatening her over Facebook.

Mark Leigh, of Allen Drive, Paganhill, was fined £120 for sending the woman threatening Facebook messages to cause her stress and anxiety, and another £120 for harassment between March 28 and April 25.

Leigh must attend rehabilitation appointments for up to a maximum of 25 days and pay £95 to fund victim services and £85 in costs.

The judge at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on June 14 took into account the defendants guilty plea when imposing the sentence.

The total of £420 must be paid by July 12.