Former Bishop's Castle councillor cleared in 'pathetic' hearing
A judge accused participants involved in a harassment case of being "pathetic" and acting like children in a playground.
District Judge Nigel Cadbury delivered his damning assessment after finding Darren Price, from Bishop's Castle, not guilty of harassment at Telford Magistrates Court.
The case, which began on Monday, initially saw postmaster and pub landlord Mr Price facing two charges of harassment brought by Bishop's Castle town councillors Simon Harris and Karen Bavastock, the mayor of the town.
Key components in the case were an email sent by Mr Price to the mayor which asked if she would take part in a sponsored slim to aid the fight against obesity. Mr Price also reported Mr Harris to his employers Dudley Building Society, accusing Mr Harris of "having a go" at him and his partner and being homophobic.
The charge relating to Karen Bavastock was thrown out and Mr Price was found not guilty of the remaining charge yesterday.
