The brother of Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr threatened to cripple, assault and murder two superfans who left a negative online review for the band, a court heard today. Paul Kerr, 55, allegedly targeted John and Julie Fagan in a vicious campaign of harassment and stalking. The couple were enthusiastic followers of the 1980s rock band and had attended up to 356 Simple Minds gigs over a period of 35 years. The court heard Kerr then posted a message threatening to cripple John Fagan and drag Julie Fagan by the hair to a police station. Paul Kerr in a social media photoBut when they failed to arrest them Kerr told them if they did not take action he would murder John Fagan.

Source: Daily Mail October 16, 2019 15:54 UTC