A 49-year-old man has admitted to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards staff at a convenience store in Irvine.

Colin Morrison, of Kirkgate, Irvine, pled guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week to one charge.

On September 26 last year, Morrison shouted, swore and uttered threats towards employees at the Late Shop on Bank Street.

Morrison will return to the court at a later date for sentencing following reports.