A DUNFERMLINE man became abusive and made threats after being told by staff he was banned from a West Fife store.

Karl Strathearn, 31, of Haig Crescent, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

He admitted that on April 7, at the Co-op store, Robertson Road, he behaved in an abusive manner, returned to the premises having been told he was banned, refused to leave and made threats of violence.

Defence solicitor Roshni Joshi said the incident occurred after her client relapsed into drug misuse.

Sheriff Charles Macnair called for reports and Strathearn will be sentenced on June 2.