Angus man, 44, assaulted his ex after she finished their relationship on Valentine’s Day

Neil Wares, 44, of Peffers Place, Forfar, was placed on a nine-month community payback order with supervision, and made the subject of a one-year non harassment order.

He previously admitted assaulting his former partner at a house in Graham Crescent, Forfar on February 27.

Forfar Sheriff Court court heard the incident developed after the woman told Wares their relationship was over on Valentine’s Day.