A MAN bombarded a woman with more than 1,000 emails over three months.

Owen Smalley sent his victim more than 1,000 emails and other forms of communication even though she didn't want contact with him, according to court documents.

The 22-year-old of Newcombe Road, Southampton, sent her the messages between January 1 and April 4 this yer.

Appearing before Southampton Magistrates' Court, he was charged with harassment to which he pleaded guilty.

He was handed a 12 months community order to include 20 rehabilitation activity day.

He must also complete 40 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.

Smalley was ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £95 victim surcharge.