A Southampton man appeared in court over allegations involving his former girlfriend.

Rakhm Shad, 41, was accused of perverting the course of justice by creating a false e-mail address in the name of his sister and sending Gillian Fieldhouse an e-mail trying to persuade her to drop charges against him.

The prosecution also claims he breached the terms of a restraining order.

Shad, of Rigby Road, did not offer a plea to either charge on his appearance at the city crown court.

Recorder Nicholas Atkinson QC adjourned his hearing to September 3, extending his bail.