Clifford Wilby, 63, was convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy. The incident occurred in July 2025 on a Victoria Line train. According to testimony presented in court, Wilby approached Creasy and began an aggressive confrontation regarding her political record and her stance on knife crime.

Prosecutors stated that Wilby physically blocked the MP from exiting the train carriage and proceeded to film her with his mobile phone. The situation escalated until other passengers on the train intervened, positioning themselves between the two individuals to allow Creasy to exit the carriage safely. The court proceedings focused on the nature of the interaction, characterizing Wilby’s behavior as abusive and intimidating. The conviction follows a period of heightened concern regarding the safety of public officials in the UK, with the court emphasizing the impact of such behavior on the ability of elected representatives to travel and work without fear of harassment.