A court heard two totally different sides to the same story which had resulted in a man’s arrest.

Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard David Holt accepted he was in breach of a non-molestation order by being in the company of his estranged partner.

But his version of the night’s events was different to the one told by her.

Holt, 42, of Whalley Old Road, Langho, pleaded guilty to breach of a non-molestation order.

He was remanded on bail for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

Bilal Saeed, prosecuting, said Holt turned up at his ex-partner’s home uninvited.

“She says he seemed to be under the influence of drink or drugs and was behaving erratically,” said Mr Saeed.

“To get him away from her address she invited him to a nearby pub and once there contacted the police.”

Mr Saeed said the victim said she would like a restraining order.

Ben Leech, in mitigation, said there had been trouble between the couple at the back end of last year and she had obtained a non-molestation order.

“Since then things have calmed down and she has contacted the court and the police on at least two occasions to have the order removed so they can attempt a reconciliation,” said Mr Leech.

He said on the night of the offence they had arranged to go out together to watch football.

“They were in high spirits when they left the pub and attracted the interest of a police officer,” said Mr Leech.

“A check showed he was in breach of the non-molestation order and he was arrested.

"It is hoped that in due course there will be a reconciliation and I am surprised the prosecution say she wants a restraining order,” added Mr Leech.