Lanarkshire boyfriend who accused police officer ex of being porn actress given contact ban

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A boyfriend has been banned from approaching his police officer ex for ten years after a campaign of intimidation. Jonathan Barclay, from East Kilbride, accused the experienced officer of moonlighting as an adult actress - a claim which she refuted in court.

The 37-year-old said he would inform Police Scotland bosses and the media if she did not give him back a hoover.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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