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Schizophrenic man sent Myleene Klass handcuffs and ‘disturbing’ letters

Myleene Klass arriving at the Birmingham Crown Court
Myleene Klass arriving at the Birmingham Crown Court (PA)
  • Peter Windsor, 61, has been found guilty of stalking TV and radio star Myleene Klass and her Classic FM colleague Katie Breathwick.
  • Windsor sent Klass an air pistol, handcuffs, a police uniform, and "disturbing" unwanted letters, causing her "sheer terror".
  • He also sent Breathwick details of a DIY will-writing kit and other "raving" and "unhinged" mail.
  • Windsor, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
  • Jurors at Birmingham Crown Court reached a unanimous guilty verdict after deliberating for over four hours, with sentencing options including prison or hospital orders.
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