A SOUTHAMPTON man has admitted harassing a woman by sending her flowers and emails.

Damien Steadman harassed his victim by sending her emails and messages via social media.

The 36-year-old even sent her flowers and contacted her family members.

Appearing before Exeter Magistrates' Court, the pleaded guilty to a single count of harassment without violence which happened between January and April this year.

Steadman of Manor Farm Road, has been released on bail.

His case has been adjourned until January 5 next year for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.