Police issue update on man charged with harassment towards Blackpool MP Chris Webb
By Claire Lark
Published 16th Jul 2026, 13:30 BST
‘Man sent emails containing threatening and abusive emails’
A man has admitted harassment towards Blackpool South MP Chris Webb.
Ahmet Hilal, 41, of Red Bank Road, was charged with harassment – put in fear of violence – between June 6 and June 14.
He appeared before Lancaster Magistrates Court yesterday where be pleaded guilty to the offence.
In a statement, Lancashire police said: “It was reported to us earlier this month that emails containing threatening and abusive messages had been received by Mr Webb.”
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, he was charged.
He was bailed with conditions to appear for sentence at Preston Magistrates’ Court on August 20th.