AN angry father-of-two who bombarded a love rival with threatening phone calls after his marriage broke down has been given a suspended jail sentence at Worcester Crown Court.

Michael Taylor warned Paul Gough and his daughter Sophie there was "no hiding place" and the terrified pair were forced to move to a temporary address in fear.

Taylor, of Stagborough Way, Stourport, pleaded guilty to harassment and was made the subject of a restraining order forbidding contact with the victims.

Recorder Alan Dooley suspended a three-month jail term for 12 months and ordered Taylor, a self-employed businessman, to pay £600 court costs.

The two men had known each other for a number of years but Taylor blamed Gough when his 16-year marriage broke down, said Michael Aspinall, prosecuting.

In August last year Taylor threatened Mr Gough, 47, by phone, then banged and kicked his door in Stourport.

Taylor later phoned 17-year-old Sophie Gough and made intimidating comments.

Mr Aspinall said the victims were so alarmed they went to stay in Solihull.

Evelyn Bugeja, defending, said lies and deceit surrounded the marriage breakdown. Taylor's ex-wife and Mr Gough were now living together.

Taylor, a man with no previous convictions, became distressed and depressed because of "the love triangle".

His business now had a £45,000 overdraft and he was bringing up his sons and paying the mortgage on the matrimonial home.