A 58-year-old man has been charged with stalking Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey and his family.
Inigo Rowland allegedly turned up at the Kingston and Surbiton MP’s address “unannounced” and “numerous” times between June and October this year, according to a court list.
Rowland has also been charged with possession of a flick knife.
Davey and his wife Emily have a son, John, who has severe disabilities, and a daughter named Ellie.
A Met Police spokesperson said of Rowland: “He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 7 and was remanded into custody.
“He will next appear at the same court on Tuesday, October 14.
“He was arrested on Monday, 6 October in relation to the offences, which are alleged to have taken place between June and October.”
A Liberal Democrats spokesperson said: “We cannot provide any details at this time, Ed’s number one priority is the safety of his family.”
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