A PENSIONER who stalked a BBC Scotland presenter for almost four years has been ordered to stay away from her for life.
Robert Green tormented Anne McAlpine, leaving her feeling "terrified, exposed and vulnerable".
The 71-year-old repeatedly prowled at her home, sent her unwanted gifts and letters - including about the late Princess Diana and Rangers Football Club - as well as penning love poems to her.
Green had denied the accusations during a trial without a jury at Glasgow Sheriff Court in January.
He was found guilty of engaging in a course of conduct which left the 39 year-old newsreader in fear and alarm between February 2021 and November 2024.
Green, of Hillhead, was sentenced to two years of supervision.
Sheriff Owen Mullan also applied a lifetime non-harassment order, which prevents Green from contacting Ms McAlpine.
The sheriff told him: "Your behaviour was sinister, unwelcomed and upsetting for your victim.
"You showed little remorse or insight to your behaviour.
"As has been pointed out, you have no previous convictions and are a man in his seventies.
"The nature of your behaviour is such that it has passed the custodial threshold.
"However, by an act of parliament, I have to determine if there are other appropriate means of dealing with you.
"With some hesitation, I can deal with you today without sending you to prison.
"I have taken account what has been said on your behalf, the background report and the time you have spent on remand.
"This is a direct alternative to custody."
Ms McAlpine, known for presenting Reporting Scotland, Landward and Scotland's Home of the Year, recalled her ordeal as she gave evidence during the trial.
This included an incident when she was dropped off at home by a colleague late at night in September 2024.
She had spotted a mystery man loitering in the street with a carrier bag.
He then approached the vehicle as she started getting out the car.
The presenter was concerned enough to ask her colleague to lock the doors before calling her husband to meet her.
In November of that year, the buzzer to her home went twice in the early hours.
Ms McAlpine said: “I went to the window and there was a man walking away from the steps.
“He looked towards the window which gave me a fright. I backed away. I looked again and he made off.
“It made me feel quite scared, uncomfortable, someone buzzing at 5am, you assume the worst.”
Other examples of material sent to her included poems about Rangers Football Club as well as Princess Diana and King Charles.
One was said to have been mailed to her titled "The Girl of My Dream" which was signed off by "Robert Green."
She was also sent gifts such as a CD and a bracelet as well as a Valentine's Day card.
When asked how she felt about the stalking, Miss McAlpine replied: "It has had a large impact on the way I live my life and go about my daily business.
"It has made me aware of surroundings, being watched.
"No one should be made to feel unsafe in their own home.”
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