Fugitive Grandpa Found Guilty of Threatening MPs
Donald Wood, 84, has been convicted in his absence for sending threatening letters to three MPs. The Sheffield Crown Court jury found him guilty on 25 February of offences under the Malicious Communications Act 1988.
Vanished Before Trial, Believed in Morocco
Wood skipped his trial, failing to appear in court. Authorities believe he fled to Morocco. A warrant was issued for his arrest on 21 February, and police are actively searching for him.
MPs Targeted
- Dan Jarvis
- John Healey
- Stephanie Peacock
The letters were sent between 23 and 27 March 2019, containing threatening messages.
Sentencing Looms – With or Without Him
Wood is due to be sentenced on 5 April 2022. If he hasn’t returned by then, the court will sentence him in his absence.
Help Police Catch Wood
Wood is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall, with short, grey, receding hair.
If you know where he is, call 101 quoting investigation numbers 14/90412/19, 14/53410/19, and 14/52304/19.
Alternatively, report anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers-uk.org or phone their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.
