Hopes of a late-night farewell coffee with an ex-partner soured relations and ended with a court appearance for a former St Dogmaels man.

Mark Lewis, 42, now of Saundersfoot, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly behaviour when he appeared before magistrates at Aberystwyth on Wednesday.

The court heard that Michelle Kinsella was woken at her St Dogmaels home at 2am on August 28 when former partner Lewis tried to telephone her. He left several messages when she didn't answer.

She eventually heard him outside shouting her name and banging on doors and windows.

His hand then appeared through her open bedroom window and she told him to go away.

Lewis continued to try to open doors and windows around her house and she heard her daughter's car door close and music coming from the vehicle.

Kevin Challinor, prosecuting, said: "Miss Kinsella telephoned her aunt who lives nearby and asked her to come down for support."

Mr Challinor said Lewis then pointed a finger at Miss Kinsella and threatened her.

"He was shouting and swearing in her face and raised his hand at one point," said Mr Challinor.

She noticed Lewis smelt of alcohol and when told the police had been called he said: "Bring it on, I will drop them."

The court heard Lewis continued to shout and swearing, verbally abusing the two women,

Mr Challinor said: "Both women say they were harassed, alarmed and distressed by his actions."

Alan Lewis, defending, said Lewis and Miss Kinsella had been in a three-year relationship, which had ended shortly before the incident, but they lived two doors from each other at the time of the offence and were still on good terms.

He said: "He had given up his tenancy and this was his last night.

"He went out for a few drinks, saw her light on and thought he would go in for coffee as he had done before, as they were both night owls.

"He was frustrated when she didn't answer. It was his last night and he wanted to say goodbye.

"This has soured their relationship and is deeply embarrassing for him.

"He is deeply ashamed and sorry."

Magistrates fined Lewis £135 and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £30 surcharge.