A MAN who threatened to kill himself after arguing with his ex-partner could be jailed for breaching a restraining order.

Lincoln Magistrates' Court heard Allan Matthews told Cheryll Padgett he was considering hanging himself after she refused to start their relationship again.

The court was told Matthews then caused a disturbance at her Market Rasen house the following day by banging on the front and back doors.

A statement from Miss Padgett said: "I was scared. I didn't want to get into a conversation as I knew it would descend into an argument."

Matthews then cut his arm, causing it to bleed.

Miss Padgett continued: "He kept sending text messages saying he was going to kill himself."

Matthews, 38, of Chingford Avenue, Grimsby, was later arrested. He pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order on July 10.

In mitigation, Tim Walker said Matthews became distressed after Miss Padgett refused to let him back in her house for a shower.

He said his client then bought a bottle of vodka.

The case was adjourned until Monday, August 16, to allow the probation service to compile a report before sentencing.

Magistrates told Matthews all sentencing options remained open, including a prison term. He was remanded in custody after having previously broken his bail.