Cork man broke protection order by sending 200 abusive messages to former partner, court told

The man is charged with two counts of breaching a protection order

The court heard the text messages, voice messages and video messages sent through Facebook and Instagram included abuse, suggesting she should kill herself as well as pictures and a video of the accused masturbating. File photo

A protection order did not stop a 36-year-old man sending 200 abusive and obscene text messages and videos to his ex-partner in 24 hours through Facebook and Instagram, it was alleged in court.

The man who has no previous convictions was arrested and brought before an in camera hearing of Cork District Court to deal with the case under the Domestic Violence Act. He is charged with two counts of breaching the protection order.