Philip Braat, a former Glasgow leader, is accused of stalking his ex partner. He allegedly ignored requests to stop contacting her.
Court papers detail Braat’s alleged actions. These papers claim he couldn’t accept the breakup. He was a Glasgow City Council leader before; he was part of the Labour party.
He sent an email, it is claimed; this email supposedly shared a resignation notice. It was meant for his employer, apparently. Also, he allegedly emailed her again; this email involved a message intended for a police officer. The specifics remain undisclosed.
Braat allegedly made concerning statements in calls, texts, and emails. He seemed to suggest self-harm. He was asked to stop contacting her. He ignored these requests, they say, and kept reaching out in many ways.
Emails, texts, and social media messages were allegedly sent to her. He even used notifications and calls. All these actions were unwanted, it seems. He went to her home repeatedly, allegedly, and left gifts by the door that were unwanted, it is noted.
He put a banner on a wall, they say; this banner had writing on it and was in their shared entry area. Braat also wrote abusive things on her door and wall. He lives in the Broomhill area.
He left portraits of the woman at her door, unwanted. He sent a typed letter to her work. The letter contained negative comments about her.
The case is ongoing; they continued it without a plea. The next hearing happens this week in Glasgow Sheriff Court.
