PERTHSHIRE MAN ADMITS TO CAUSING HIS EX-WIFE FEAR OR ALARM
A man who bombarded his wife with letters and made “financial threats” years after they separated has been fined.Robert Neilson, of Forteviot, near Perth, previously admitted to engaging in a course of conduct likely to cause his ex-wife “fear or alarm.” The couple split up in 2016, but in the summer of 2019, Neilson, 66, began sending an “excessive” number of letters to her home in Brechin and elsewhere.
Joiner Neilson repeatedly attended her address and one of his letters was deemed to be threatening financial harm.
Forfar Sheriff Court heard the letters had initially been inquiring about dogs but over nine and a half months the tone changed.
Defence solicitor Brian Bell said as a result of Neilson’s conviction, he may be unable to continue his favoured pastime of clay pigeon shooting.
He added all financial matters between the pair have been resolved and Neilson has not contacted the woman since police approached him.
“He’s embarrassed,” Mr Bell said.
“The relationship is over.” Sheriff Derek Reekie fined Neilson £800.
He said: “It’s terribly disappointing to see a man of your age appearing before the court for the first time.
“I do accept that there were threats but they weren’t violent threats.
“I’m pleased to hear matters have now been resolved.
“This was a prolonged period of communication that clearly distressed your former partner.” The sheriff also issued a year-long non harassment order
