Man assaulted former partner at her Hamilton home after stalking campaign

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A man assaulted his former partner at her Hamilton home after a six-month stalking campaign.Neighbours said the woman was "hysterical" and had red marks on her neck after the attack.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Kevin McPherson had his face covered and tricked his way into her house by pretending to be a delivery driver.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He described some of them as "chilling".The woman told the court about the assault at her home when McPherson compressed her neck during a struggle.Although he had his face partially covered, she recognised his eyes and the jacket he was wearing.Witnesses also recognised McPherson's car.McPherson claimed his former partner had fabricated Snapchat and WhatsApp messages said to have been sent by him.He also said she had sent him