Peter Windsor has testified in court at Birmingham Crown Court that he is not responsible for Myleene Klass and her coworker Katie Breathwick stalking.
Myleene Klass was allegedly sent items with “sexual overtones” including a Catwoman outfit that left her fearing for her safety, a court heard. The TV star and singer, 47, was allegedly sent a note calling her a “naughty vixen”.
Peter Windsor, 61, denied stalking Myleene when he testified in court today. Additionally, he refrained from making a second allegation that he was stalking her coworker, Katie Breathwick, a presenter on Classic FM.
It has been alleged Windsor caused both women “serious alarm or distress” by sending items through the post. He allegedly sent letters to Katie’s workplace that included a pair of binoculars, running trainers, a bottle of Champagne and a stamp collection between March 2020 and December 2023.
Between November 2023 and August 2024, Windsor is alleged to have allegedly sent Myleene unwanted letters, fashionable clothing, shoes, and jewelry. On Monday, a jury of ten men and two women took the oath of office at Birmingham Crown Court.
Judge Tom Rochford instructed them not to conduct their own online research into any details about the “well-known” complainants. During the trial, the judge indicated that psychiatrists would give evidence.
He claimed in court that the defendant claimed that he was insane at the time, and that there might be a not-guilty verdict based on his insaneness. It caused her distress, according to Timothy Sapwell, the prosecutor’s attorney.
Due to the defendant’s obsessive interest in her, she was concerned about what the defendant might do to her or her family. Mr. Sapwell said when he opened the case that “the defendant became obsessed with those two presenters, and what he did was send them numerous letters and packages.”
The content was peculiar, and the letters and parcels were a lot. He had some sexual overtones, and it showed that he was obsessed with them.
Things like a police outfit and a catwoman outfit are among the items that were sent. According to the court, “He told the court,” those two women were distressed and alarmed, adding that they were concerned about going to work.
Mr. Sapwell claimed schizophrenia is present at the court. The court was informed that Myleene’s management, rather than her, would sort through her fan mail, but they did so in August of last year when they informed the presenter about safety concerns.
After a number of items arrived and were reported to the police, they expressed concern. Prior to Myleene receiving the air pistol and a note calling her a “naughty vixen,” officers intercepted another package that allegedly contained a note inviting her to correct the defendant with a cane.
Windsor was detained at his Birmingham home. According to what the court heard, they allegedly found binoculars, black leather gloves, and maps of London. After seeing a picture of her in a newspaper, Mr. Sapwell joked that Windsor had sent items to Myleene Klass, including a silver ring, a necklace, and a heart-shaped pendant.
He claimed that he believed the police had contacted him because he had been a victim of financial exploitation because of the cost of living in London, according to Mr. Sapwell. She objected to any publicity surrounding this. She merely desired that it end.
The trial is continuing, with Windsor denying two counts of stalking.
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