A KELTY man caught with drugs after his partner had taken an overdose has been sent to jail.

Mark Stuart, 52, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Wednesday after previously admitting being concerned in the supplying of class A drug, diamorphine, on May 6, 2016, at Dunfermline Police Station.

Police had visited his home when responding to a call about the woman's death at his Blair Street home.

At a hearing last month, his co-accused John Hodge, 47, of South Street, Cowdenbeath, was jailed for three years, however, Stuart had his sentencing deferred until Wednesday so reports could be produced.

During the previous appearance, the Court heard that Stuart was found to have with an 18.76g bag of heroin with a street value of £700 to £1,870.

On Wednesday, defence solicitor, Ian Beatson, said his client's partner had been a heroin addict and had taken an overdose of the drug which resulted in her death.

"Mr Stuart, in the run up to that incident, had been perhaps dabbling with heroin but was not an addict," he told the Court.

"He was in fact, at that stage in his life, an alcoholic and had had drink problems for a number of years.

"Mr Stuart attempted to resuscitate his partner. An ambulance had been called and because of that, police were also called. Mr Stuart had been drinking quite heavily for a number of days prior to that incident.

"He has recollection of his co accused giving him a package which was later discovered by police officers which contained diamorphine."

Mr Beatson said following his arrest, Stuart had taken steps to deal with his drink problem and decided to take charge of his life.

"He has managed to abstain from alcohol for about 18 months," he added.

"He is aware about the impact that drugs misuse can have and he appreciates he should not have taken possession of the drugs. Obviously at a later stage, he would have given the drugs back to his co-accused.

"He is very regretful about the incident."

Sheriff Charles Macnair said although Stuart's involvement was "clearly less" than his co-accused, being concerned in the supply of drugs was a serious offence.

"It is only in the most exceptional circumstances where a non custodial sentence would be appropriate," he said.

"I do not find such circumstances but your sentence will be far less than that of your co accused."

Stuart was imprisoned for a total of 13 months and 15 days.