A SOUTHAMPTON man has been slapped with a court order for domestic violence.

Darren David Comerford has been given a domestic violence protection order for 28 days.

The 46-year-old of Church Road, Woolston must not communicate either directly or indirectly with his victim.

He must not use or threaten violence against her.

Furthermore, he must not intimidate, harass or pester the woman.

The order was granted by Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and lasts until midnight on January 25 next year.