Overview

• The Metropolitan Police named the suspect as Inigo Rowland, 58, of Surbiton, and said he faces counts of stalking and possession of a flick knife.
• Rowland was arrested on 6 October and appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on 7 October, where he was remanded into custody.
• A further appearance at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court is scheduled for Tuesday, 14 October.
• The offences are alleged to have occurred between June and October, with local reporting saying Sir Ed contacted police after a man turned up at his home and constituency office.
• A Liberal Democrat spokesperson declined to provide details and said Sir Ed’s priority is the safety of his family.