A MAN who sent threatening text messages to his former partner has had his bail continued.

Gary Falconer, of Glen Avenue, Logan was charged with behaving in a threatening manner when he sent the unwanted messages in November 2017.

On the same day he was also alleged to have phoned her to shout, swear, and utter threats of violence .

He further made offensive derogatory remarks to her.

The 44-year-old appeared before Sheriff Carole Cunninghame at Ayr Sheriff Court last week.

He pleaded guilty to the charges. Sentence was deferred.

And bail has been continued for a social work report to be prepared.