Presenter accuses stalker of sending ‘sinister and dark’ tweets
TV presenter Christine Lampard has described tweets allegedly sent to her by a stalker as “sinister and dark”.
Christof King, 39, from Brent, pleaded guilty to stalking last week, but he disputes the sending of the tweets.
Prosecutor Nicholas Dunham told Isleworth Crown Court that King sent Lamp- ard tweets which had content that was “from dark to loving to incoherent”.
King, who wanted career advice from Lampard, sent letters and turned up at her house on more than one occasion, causing her to hide in a bedroom with the housekeeper. Speaking from behind a curtain in the court, Lampard said the “disturbing” tweets allegedly caused her so much concern she showed them to her husband Frank. The former England international sat opposite his wife as she gave evidence at the hearing regarding whether or not King sent the tweets.
Lampard said several tweets were “incoherent waffle”, with some tagging her employer ITV and her husband.
“Several tweets became quite sinister and dark,” she added. One tweet he is alleged to have sent said: “I can hear the scratch of nails as I sharpen them ahead of your crucifixion.”
The court heard another tweet said: “I am planning the words that will go on your gravestone.”
The court heard that King, who said he has a PHD in science, had applied for work experience on The One Show which was once presented by Lampard. The case was adjourned till 11am today.