A Pencader man who appeared in court to plead guilty to sending a “grossly offensive” message has been fined by magistrates.

Christopher Rees, of 82 Maescader, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 16 May.

The 40-year-old admitted sending the offensive message from his home address on 23 April.

Magistrates handed Rees a fine of £200.

He must also pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £80.