Restraining order for man who harassed woman and turned up at her mum's home

A WINSFORD man has been hit with a restraining order after harassing a woman over the course of a month.

Between January 4 and February 11 this year, Andrew Brown, of Bradbury Road, harassed his victim.

During this time, he bombarded the woman with unwanted contact, namely phone calls and text messages.

The 28-year-old also turned up at her and her mother's addresses, despite being asked not to do so.

Brown was charged with harassment without violence and pleaded guilty to the offence at a hearing on March 14.

Appearing at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on May 1, Brown was handed a 12-month community order by Judge Steven Everett.

As part of this order, he must complete 100 hours of unpaid work.

Judge Everett also imposed a restraining order on Brown, banning him from contacting his victim, directly or indirectly, by any means.

The five-year order also prohibits Brown from entering two specified addresses in Winsford.

He must also pay a £114 surcharge.