Scottish actress and sister stalked in racist abuse; man receives suspended sentence

Scottish actress Eubha Akilade and her sister Eilidh were targeted by Gary Summers, who sent them racist and sexualised messages and later stalked Eubha in person. The court heard the abuse left the sisters fearful and isolated, and affected Eubha’s confidence, daily life and ability to use social media for work.

Summers, 57, admitted two counts of racially aggravated stalking covering January 2024 to October last year. He was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court to 30 months in prison, suspended for two years, fined £2,500 and ordered to pay costs and a statutory charge totalling £3,687. He was also banned from contacting either sister unless directed by the court.