MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub
Summary
A man named Michael Glover was given a suspended jail sentence after threatening and harassing Henry Tufnell, a Labour MP in Wales, because he is English. Glover left a threatening note at the MP’s office, carried an axe to a local pub, and claimed to have been near the MP’s home, causing safety concerns for Tufnell and his family.Key Facts
- Michael Glover, 59, left a note at MP Henry Tufnell’s office, claiming he knew where the MP lived and left "presents" near his home.
- Glover carried an axe to a pub the day after leaving the note, frightening locals.
- Glover has complex mental health issues and was frustrated by delays in getting a blue badge for disability parking.
- The MP said the incident made him worry about his family’s safety and caused him stress when working away from home.
- Glover pleaded guilty to the offenses and has been given a suspended six-month prison sentence and a five-year restraining order.
- The judge said Glover did not intend to hurt anyone but that threatening public figures is unacceptable.
- Glover had been in custody for breaching probation before this case and appeared in court via video link.
- The court ordered Glover to pay a victim surcharge of £154.
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