Fiona Bruce 'stalker' appears in court

A man who allegedly stalked Fiona Bruce has appeared in court.

According to The Sun, Peter Oakey was given a restraining order in December but has since broken it.

As well as sending the television presenter three bouquets of flowers and 20 greetings cards, he reportedly wrote Bruce letters describing her as a "firebird" and signing off, 'Your loving husband, Peter'.

Oakey pleaded guilty yesterday to breaching the restraining order between February and May. He will be sentenced next month.

Granting bail, Recorder Martyn Royall described the case as a "serious matter".

Oakey refused to comment, but a neighbour said: "He's not a bad person, and he has had a rough ride since his parents died."

Bruce, who is currently presenting Antiques Roadshow, was not in court.