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Man charged with stalking and impersonating police officer appears in court

A man named Simon Parry has appeared in court on charges of stalking and impersonating a police officer.

17 June 2023 · 20:29 UTC

The court heard that he followed Conservative MP Sir Gavin Williamson on two occasions, and on one of those occasions, he produced a warrant card and threatened to arrest the MP.

Parry denied the charges.

His trial is set for October 18th at the City of London Magistrates' Court.

Parry was bailed on the condition that he would not enter the City of Westminster or approach Sir Gavin.

The court also heard that Mr. Parry has no fixed address and has been living in a protest encampment in Westminster.