New Milton man Steven Hayden harassed ex by repeatedly sending her messages

A NEW Milton man who harassed his former partner by repeatedly sending her messages was ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work.

Steven Hayden (29), of Lymington Road, pleaded guilty to harassment in Southampton between May and June this year.

City magistrates ordered Hayden to do 100 hours of unpaid work and made him the subject of a restraining order until October 2027.

Hayden was also told to pay a total of £180 in court charges.