The Case Against Peter Windsor

Peter Windsor, 61, of Mary Road, Stechford, Birmingham, was found guilty of stalking Myleene Klass and Katie Breathwick after sending them a series of unsettling items and letters between March 2020 and August 2024. He denied the charges, claiming not guilty by reason of insanity, citing a diagnosis of schizophrenia as reported by RTÉ.

The items sent to Myleene Klass included an air pistol, handcuffs, and a police uniform, causing her “sheer terror” according to her testimony to Birmingham Crown Court according to RTÉ. Katie Breathwick received details of a DIY will-writing kit and other “raving” and “unhinged” mail.

The Verdict and Deliberation

The jury reached unanimous guilty verdicts on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, after deliberating for four hours and eight minutes over two days. Windsor, who has been held on remand throughout the trial, visibly reacted to the proclamation, sighing and pursing his lips in the dock.

Sentencing Options

Judge Tom Rochford informed Windsor that sentencing next month will consider options including imprisonment or two types of hospital order. The judge’s decision will likely hinge on psychiatric evaluations and the assessed risk Windsor poses to the public.

victim Impact Statements

During the trial,Katie Breathwick testified to the terror she experienced as a result of Windsor’s actions. Myleene Klass also detailed the profound fear caused by the packages she received.These statements underscore the psychological harm inflicted by stalking behavior.

Understanding Stalking

Stalking is a pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear or significant emotional distress. It is a serious crime with potentially devastating consequences for victims.