A man has admitted harassment towards Blackpool South MP Chris Webb.
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, Ahmet Hilal, 41, of Red Bank Road, Blackpool, was charged with harassment – put in fear of violence – between 6th June 2026 and 14th July 2026.
Hilal appeared before Lancaster Magistrates Court yesterday (15th July) where he pleaded guilty to the offence.
He was bailed with conditions to appear for sentence at Preston Magistrates’ Court on August 20th.

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