discharge after he admitted going on a love-sick rampage.

Neil Virgil, 49, of Southampton, pleaded guilty to making annoying calls, causing damage to a screen door, and willingly committing assault.

All three charges were committed against Virgil's ex-girlfriend.

Police prosecutor Insp. Peter Duffy told the court that between the February 15 and March 6, Virgil made continuous phone calls to his ex-girlfriend, five to 10 times per day.

Insp. Duffy said these calls were made at all times of the day and night because Virgil wanted to patch up a relationship that had just ended after three and a half years.

On March 6, Virgil attended the woman's house and refused to leave when asked.

When she tried to close the door, Virgil broke a pane of glass and burst through the screen door chasing after her.

He caught up with her in the back yard and gripped her by the wrists, causing slight injury. But Virgil released her and fled after she cried out to her neighbours.

Virgil was arrested the next day and questioned by Police. He admitted to the offences.

"When a relationship is over, its over,'' Magistrate the Wor. Charles-Etta Simmons told him. "Next time, go quietly to the corner and lick your wounds.'' Mrs. Simmons granted Virgil a six-month conditional discharge which prevents him from calling or getting someone else to call his ex-girlfriend. Virgil is also banned from visiting her property, and she fined him $250.

JAIL SENTENCE FOR MAN WHO THREATENED MAGISTRATES CTS Jail sentence for man who threatened Magistrate A Warwick man who threatened to come after acting Magistrate the Wor. Edward King when he is released from prison, received a three month prison sentence for contempt of court.

Heman Ledrew Viera, 26, of Khyber Heights, pleaded guilty to stealing a City Express rental cycle and riding it with no third party insurance between October 11-13, 1994 in Pembroke.

Viera stole the cycle, valued at $2,000, while it was parked outside the owner's house on October 11, 1994.

Two days later Police spotted him riding the cycle in Pembroke. When he was stopped the officers noticed there was no key in the ignition and he denied stealing it.

Mr. King imposed a 12 month prison sentence for the theft offence and a fine of $200 for riding with no insurance or 90 days in prison.

"Where you get that from,'' Viera protested. "You better give me 20 days.'' Mr. King gave him an opportunity to apologise for his outburst but Viera continued.

"You are stupid. You're a very lucky guy. Don't be in this Island when I get out. You better lock me up for a long time.'' At the end of the court session, nearly an hour later, the acting Magistrate addressed a subdued Viera who offered an apology.

"I take your threats very seriously so I want it recorded,'' Mr. King said.

He imposed a three month prison sentence for contempt of court which will run concurrently with the 12 months he is already serving for stealing the cycle.