Man Utd stalker is convicted

A WOMAN who repeatedly turned up at the home Premiership footballer Rio Ferdinand has been convicted of harassment.

Stalker Susanne Ibru, 38, twice disturbed the Manchester United player and his wife while they were asleep, claiming she needed to speak to him. She was convicted at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court in her absence.

Ibru, who conducted her own defence, left court after being told Ferdinand's wife Rebecca, 30, was excused from giving evidence after giving birth to their third child at the weekend.

Earlier, Ibru questioned England star Ferdinand in the witness box, telling him as he left the court: "I'll see you soon, bye."

A warrant was issued for Ibru by District Judge Nicholas Sanders. She will be back before him for sentencing.