Man pleads guilty to sending abusive email to MP Rayner
Date published: 19 October 2023
An investigation carried out by Greater Manchester Police as part of Operation Octant in connection with malicious communications sent to MP Ms Rayner
A man from Surrey has pleaded guilty to sending abusive email to Ashton and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner.
Today (Friday) David Perry (aged 66), of Eyston Drive in Weybridge, has pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrate's Court, following an investigation carried out by Greater Manchester Police as part of Operation Octant in connection with malicious communications sent to MP Ms Rayner.
Perry is set to be sentenced at Staines Magistrates on Thursday, November 16, after pleading guilty to sending a grossly offensive/indecent/obscene/menacing message.
On Monday, May 2, 2022, Perry sent an abusive email to the Shadow Deputy Prime Minister saying: “Do you really think anybody would be interested in an ugly menopausal pig like you?
"With your sad old m***e, which you could throw a kipper up, typical career politician, useless, no experience, no qualifications.”
Detective Inspector Christopher Dean, of GMP's Tameside CID, said: "Abusive and threatening communication, towards anyone, is unacceptable and not only impacts the life of those they are directed at but also those close to them.
"The abusive correspondence sent to this woman left her understandably distressed.
"We launched a full investigation to identify those responsible and I hope today's guilty plea and the subsequent date for sentencing clearly demonstrates that these actions have consequences.
"What you think may be a quick and harmless email can result in a criminal conviction and we will always do what we can to take robust action against you."
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