A LOCHGELLY man, who threw stones at windows on two separate occasions as part of abuse towards his ex-partner, has been warned to stay away from her or end up behind bars.

Darren McMurray, 39, of Chapel Street, appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

He previously admitted that between January 18 and 22 last year at Paul Street and Main Street, Lochgelly, he engaged in an abusive course of behaviour towards his partner, repeatedly acting aggressively and in a threatening manner.

He threw stones at a window in Main Street on January 18 and then on January 22 he repeatedly phoned her, shouted, swore and made threats of violence.

He then attended again at the property in Main Street, repeatedly shouted, swore and threw stones at a window, repeatedly kicked the communal door, entered the common close and acted aggressively.

The court was told McMurray was put on a community payback order and the Caledonian Programme for domestic offenders a year ago.

Defence solicitor Stephen Morrison conceded his client has a record “of some significance”.

He added: “The relationship had been fraught and he says she was able to give as good as she got verbally.”

Sheriff William Gilchrist imposed an 18-month non-harassment order.

He warned McMurray: “Stay away from her. If there’s any breach it’s likely you’ll end up in custody."