Man sent star Klass a pistol in post 'as joke'

BRUM DEFENDANT WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA DENIES STALKING POPSTAR

- CARL JACKSON

Myleene Klass was 'genuinely frightened, the court was told

A BIRMINGHAM man 'obsesseD' with popstar Myleene Klass sent her an air pistol and asked her to use a whip and cane on him, a court heard.

It was one of a number of 'bizarre' packages Peter Windsor sent to the Classic FM presenter as well as her colleague Katie Breathwick, a jury was told.

The 61-year-old of Mary Road, Stechford, stands trial at Birmingham Crown Court, where he denies two counts of stalking causing 'alarm or distress'

It is alleged that between November 2023 and August last year, he sent former Hear'Say singer Ms Klass unwanted letters as well as a Cat-woman costume, police officer uniform, shoes and jewellery.

While the court was told that his conduct towards Ms Breathwick lasted much longer, between March 2020 and December 2023.

Among the items he is accused of posting to her were a pair of binoculars, a bottle of champagne, a stamp collection, and running shoes with spikes.

Opening the case yesterday, prosecutor Timothy Sapwell said: "Both worked for Classic FM based in London.