Man charged with stalking Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and family

A man has been charged with stalking the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, and members of his family after allegedly turning up unannounced at the MP's home in southwest London on numerous occasions between June and October. Inigo Rowland, 58, was also charged with possession of a flick knife and was remanded in custody after appearing at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on Tuesday, October 7. He was arrested on October 6 and is due to appear at the same court again on October 14.

Court records list multiple alleged incidents at the Kingston and Surbiton address over a period of several months. The Metropolitan Police confirmed Rowland, of Surbiton, has been charged with stalking and possession of a flick knife in relation to offences alleged to have taken place between June and October. Police did not provide further operational details.

Sir Ed Davey, 59, represents the Kingston and Surbiton constituency and lives in southwest London with his wife, Emily, and their two children. Their son, John, is a teenager with a neurological condition and learning difficulties, and they also have a daughter, Ellie. A spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats said they could not provide...