Inverness man ordered to stay away from former partner
A two year long non-harassment order was imposed on a landscape gardener after a court heard his former partner was "so scared" of him.
Shaun Flaherty, of Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, had admitted a breach of the peace at the home of his former partner on April 2 last year.
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Inverness Sheriff Court heard neighbours heard shouting and were concerned about a domestic incident, so called the police.
Fiscal depute Shay Traynor told Sheriff Sara Matheson that the dispute turned violent and there was a struggle before the woman fled the property.
When arrested, Flaherty told police he had an argument with his girlfriend.
Mr Traynor added: "She is so scared of the accused she would support a non harassment order for as long as the court deems possible."
Defending, Duncan Henderson said: "He is disappointed with his behaviour that night and, after it, voluntarily went for psychiatric help."
Apart from the ban on approaching or contacting the woman, Flaherty was fined £760.
