A 46-year-old man has been given a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order after being convicted of harassment in Ballymena.

Mohammed Khalil, whose address was listed on the charge sheet as Rosses Stables in Ballymena, had contested the case and was found guilty of harassment relating to a period between April and July this year.

Ballymena Magistrates Court heard on Thursday that Khalil had driven past his ex-partner's property and called at her mother's house and at the homes of friends.

A defence barrister told the court that Khalil had not handled a break-up well.

District Judge Nigel Broderick said the victim would have been very concerned by the behaviour.

Khalil was sentenced to five months in prison, suspended for two years. A two-year restraining order was also imposed.