A WILMSLOW man has avoided jail despite harassing a woman and threatening to stab her partner and her horse.
Frank Marshall, of Barlow Road, appeared at Chester Crown Court on August 25 for sentencing on two charges.
The 40-year-old had admitted harassment without violence at court on June 21 and, at the same hearing, changed his plea to guilty for a sending a threatening message.
The charges relate to incidents between May 11 and May 18 last year when Marshall threatened a woman and was abusive towards her.
During the week-long campaign of harassment, on May 15, Marshall sent the woman an electronic message saying he would stab her partner and her horse.
Sentencing Marshall, circuit judge Michael Leeming imposed a total one-year jail term, but suspended it for 18 months.
In addition to the suspended sentence, Marshall was ordered to complete a 30-day Building Better Relationships programme and 150 hours of unpaid work.
A restraining order was also imposed, banning him from contacting the woman or her family save through a solicitor or the family court.
Marshall must also pay a surcharge of £156.
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