A MAN sent a barrage of messages to a former partner he had assaulted.

Brighton magistrates ruled Leon Goldring, 34, had harassed Lisa Giddings when he sent messages through a third party in February.

Goldring, now of White Oak Walk, Havant, Hants, beat Ms Giddings at a flat in Bedford Square, Brighton, last year. He denied both offences but was found guilty.

He must pay her £200 compensation, was given a restraining order and told to do 40 hours’ unpaid work and pay £880 costs.