A DOMESTIC abuse accused man with a 'terrible' criminal record gave police a false name in a bid to evade justice after officers found him with his alleged victim.

Stuart McIntyre was subject to a special condition of bail not to approach or contact the woman in any way when he was caught in a van with her in Greenock.

McIntyre, 38, was initially allowed to go on his way but follow-up checks revealed he'd lied to the officers and he was arrested the next day.

His lawyer, Anthony Boland, told the sheriff court that the woman had gone to McIntyre's aid after he'd suffered a 'seizure' — but the solicitor conceded he had 'no medical vouching' for this.

Police stopped the van for a routine check on Berwick Road shortly before 9pm last Thursday.

Prosecutor Pamela Brady said: "He identified himself by way of a different name to his own, giving a Largs address.

"Police checks verified that there was indeed a male of that name at that address and the accused and female were allowed to go on their way.

"However, a further check revealed that the female driver was the alleged victim of a domestic incident and that the accused had provided false details.

"Police attended another Largs address and spoke with the female and the accused was arrested there.

"He stated, 'I'm sorry'."

McIntyre has been on bail over the alleged domestic offence since last December and is set for trial next month.

Solicitor Mr Boland said: "In 2011 Mr McIntyre was the victim of a serious assault and he has permanent brain damage.

"He was at a friend's house in Greenock and his friend contacted the complainer advising that he'd had a seizure.

"The complainer arrived at the address to take him home.

"He has panicked in front of the police, recognised he was in breach of his bail conditions and gave a false name."

Mr Boland added: "His record before the court is nothing short of terrible, but this is the first time he has broken special conditions of bail."

McIntyre, whose address was not given in court, pleaded guilty to breaching bail and intending to pervert the course of justice.

Sheriff Michael Higgins deferred sentence until next month for a background report and an electronic tagging assessment.