A man has been conditionally discharged after admitting charges stemming from a neighbourhood dispute that saw him hurl junk mail into his neighbour's garden.

Robert Powell, 52, of Caer Efail in Acrefair, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning, where he pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour and littering.

Both offences occurred at his home address on June 15.

Prosecutor Sarah Edwards told the court that police attended the scene and witnessed Powell throwing junk mail into his neighbour's garden.

A man has been conditionally discharged after admitting charges stemming from a neighbourhood dispute

When officers instructed him to collect the rubbish and dispose of it properly or face investigation for littering, Powell responded that he "didn't care."

The defendant then made gestures towards his neighbour, showing them the middle finger, before being arrested.

Defence solicitor Chris Clark explained that the incident occurred on Father's Day when his client had been drinking.

Clark told the court: "There was a problem with the neighbour - it snowballed."

Robert Powell appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning

The defence acknowledged that Powell's behaviour had been "silly" on the occasion.

Clark provided background on his client, explaining that Powell works at an engineering firm and is married with one child.

The solicitor requested that the court accept Powell's apology over the matter, seeking leniency for his client's actions during what was described as an escalating neighbourhood dispute.

District Judge Gwyn Jones characterised Powell's behaviour as "petty and silly," telling the defendant: "You lost the plot."

Robert Powell pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour and littering

Powell replied from the dock: "That's fair."

The judge continued: "I am sure that with the benefit of hindsight, you accept your behaviour wasn't the best. It could have been avoided."

Powell received a two-year conditional discharge for both offences.

He was also ordered to pay £85 in costs alongside a £26 victim surcharge.

The conditional discharge means Powell will not face further punishment provided he does not commit any additional offences during the two-year period.