A MAN described by his defence solicitor as a 'complex individual' has admitted sending a false message to cause annoyance or inconvenience.
Michael Skelton, 61, pleaded guilty to sending by means of a public electronic communications network, a message which he knew to be false for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety to another.
He appeared at Workington Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Skelton, of Nursery Place, Whitehaven, committed the offence in Workington on September 15.
Mike Woolaghan, defending, said Skelton was a 'complex individual' with significant mental health issues, including schizophrenia.
He requested a pre-sentence report be carried out by the probation service.
Skelton was granted unconditional bail until his next court appearance on October 24.
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