A 63-year-old man, Clifford Wilby, has been found guilty of harassment after being abusive and aggressive towards Labour MP Stella Creasy on a London Underground train. Wilby blocked her exit, spoke aggressively about her work, and filmed her before other passengers intervened.
The conviction highlights the risks faced by public figures, including elected officials, in public spaces and underscores the legal consequences for aggressive and harassing behavior.
Clifford Wilby, a 63-year-old man, has been found guilty of harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy on a London Underground train. The incident occurred on July 15, 2025, on a Victoria Line train, where Wilby blocked Creasy from leaving the carriage, spoke to her aggressively about her work, and filmed her on his mobile phone.
According to the prosecution, Wilby and Creasy had previously met during a Zoom call in 2024, which was terminated due to Wilby's abusive behaviour. Creasy testified that during this online meeting, Wilby made serious allegations, became abusive, and referred to being diagnosed as a psychopath.
On the tube train, Creasy stated that Wilby confirmed her identity and then stood up, preventing her from exiting. He began discussing his concerns about her constituent work in a shouting manner. Creasy described feeling concerned due to being in an enclosed space with him and being backed against the carriage door.
Wilby's defense argued that he had hoped to continue the conversation and that Creasy became agitated. He claimed he stood up because it was noisy and filmed for his safety, denying blocking her. He also denied telling Creasy he had been diagnosed as a psychopath.
Deputy chief magistrate Tan Ikram found Wilby guilty of using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour intended to cause harassment, alarm, or distress. Sentencing has been adjourned until September 8 for reports.
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