A Clydebank man has been put under the supervision of social workers for drinking with his ex hours before his birthday.

Paul Elvin, of Dalmuir Court, Clydebank, broke a court order not to contact the woman and was instead in her company for almost an hour.

Police only knew about the breach because the woman reported the then 44-year-old after an argument.

Dumbarton Sheriff Court heard on July 23 that Kelly went to the property in Drumry around 11am and both parties were drinking before his birthday the next day.

The argument started over how much he was drinking and she eventually asked him to leave.

He initially refused and she called police at 11.58am. He left before cops arrived.

Kelly later pleaded guilty to breaking to breaking the non-harassment order from last September on June 26 this year.

Defence solicitor Stephen McGuire, acknowledging his client's serious medical risks from alcohol, said: "He should not have been there, he knows that. He knows if he drinks again, he could kill himself.

"He had a relapse and it is most regrettable. He cannot afford to do it again."

Sheriff William Gallacher said the non-harassment order continues to be in place. There is already an existing community payback order and he added a new one with 12 months of supervision by social workers.