A 68-year-old man pleaded guilty yesterday to harassing a woman by phoning 150 times and leaving voicemails including some threats to kill her and her partner.

A 68-year-old man appeared in court yesterday accused of phoning a woman 150 times and leaving voicemails in which he allegedly threatened to kill her.

Retired consultant surgeon Michael Shine is to stand trial accused of indecently assaulting 16 young males over three decades.