Man told ex-partner he would break in and beat her in 3am phone call

Accused told judge that if he sees the woman by chance, 'I'll run'

Judge granted bail on condition the accused would have no direct or indirect contact with his ex-partner and he has to go through his solicitor for child access. Picture: Larry Cummins

A woman told gardaí she was put in fear by her ex-partner by allegedly phoning her at 3am and telling her she would be sorry and that he would come over, break in and beat her.

But now the accused has said that if he sees her by chance, “I’ll run.”