A STALKER was warned he could be facing a prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to hounding his ex-girlfriend.

Garin Bowden, 25, of Heron Way, Duffryn, Newport, admitted harassing his former partner between April and June.

He pleaded guilty to stalking her at a hearing before the city’s magistrates’ court.

Bowden’s sentence was adjourned for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

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The defendant was told that “all sentencing options are open”.

His sentence is due to take place at Newport Magistrates’ Court on October 1.

Bowden was granted conditional bail.