A Machynlleth man who breached a restraining order and harassed a Tywyn woman has been handed a suspended jail sentence by magistrates.

Neil Smith, of 21 Heol Doll, appeared before Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on 28 July.

The 62-year-old had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to harassment of Sally-Ann Shipley in Tywyn by text message and Facebook between 12 and 25 January.

He also admitted breaching a restraining order on 11 January.

Magistrates handed Smith a 12 week jail sentence, suspended for 12 months.

The sentence was suspended because there is a “reasonable prospect of rehabilitation.”

He must also undergo alcohol and mental health treatment as part of the order.

Smith must also pay £85 costs and a £154 surcharge.