Man to stand trial accused of harassing Glasgow SNP MP
Jonathan Bell denies causing Carol Monaghan "fear and alarm" online and at her office in Partick
A MAN is to stand trial accused of harassing a Glasgow SNP MP.
Jonathan Bell, 34, is charged with causing the Glasgow North West representative, Carol Monaghan, 47, “fear or alarm” between January 9, 2018 and April 1, 2019.
Prosecutors claim Bell smeared tomato ketchup or a similar substance on the doors and windows of her constituency office in Partick.
Bell is also accused of taking pictures of the incident and posting them on social media with an “offensive comment.”
It is alleged that Bell caused Ms Monaghan to believe her life was in danger due to other social media comments allegedly made by Bell.
Bell’s is accused of making a call to Ms Monaghan’s office and leaving an offensive voicemail message.
The final section of his charge claims Bell made an offensive remark on social media.
Bell pled not guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court and a trial date was set for November this year by Sheriff Paul Crozier.
Bell, also from Partick, was bailed meantime.
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