Man convicted of stalking Labour MP Michael Amesbury

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. His behaviour became increasingly odd and intimidating, to the point the MP felt compelled to call the police Simon Green, senior crown prosecutor On June 9 last year, Cowell was seen “loitering” around the politician’s office, staring through the glass, shortly after he asked security staff in the nearby Runcorn Shopping City about guards and cameras. On August 3 last year, Cowell was seen in Frodsham in the area where Mr Amesbury lives, “waiting” for the MP at a local Costa Coffee. He threatened me, I didn’t threaten him.” He said he wanted to talk to his MP about housing and denied “any sinister intent” towards Mr Amesbury, insisting he would “rather not see him ever again”. Members of Parliament perform a vital public service representing the needs and concerns of their constituents Simon Green, senior crown prosecutor Senior crown prosecutor Simon Green, of CPS Mersey Cheshire, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service’s case was that CCTV of Mr Cowell’s behaviour on these occasions and his actions and demeanour to Mr Amesbury amounted to stalking.