A WREXHAM man has been spared jail after making threats to kill a woman.

Scott Mitchell, of Maes y Gornel in Rhos, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Friday.

The 28-year-old admitted that in February this year in Johnstown, he made a threat to kill Rebecca Lennard intending she would fear that the threat would be carried out.

He received a four month custodial sentence, but it was suspended for 24 months.

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He must comply with a number of requirements, including abstaining from consuming any alcohol throughout a period of 120 days, up to 35 days of rehabilitation officer and a monthly review.

The court imposed a restraining order lasting until March 2025 prohibiting Mitchell from contacting Rebecca Lennard.

He was ordered to pay a £128 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

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