GLASGOW actor and former Emmerdale star Scott Peden has been cleared of stalking his ex-girlfriend.

The 40-year-old went on trial on Monday at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with publishing a song and writing a story about former lover Karen Weston, that caused her fear or alarm.

The 28-year-old claimed she was “scared” when she read a song called Karen’s Karma, which she believed was about her.

She also read a story he had written about characters Scott Peters and a woman called Carol which she alleged described her and the flat she lived in.

He was also accused of staring at her and acting in an intimidating manner at All Saints, the clothes shop on Buchanan Street in Glasgow City Centre, where she is the manager.

But sheriff Margaret Liddell said she had “too many lingering doubts” and found the charge of stalking between September and October last year not proven.

Speaking afterwards, Mr Peden, from Glasgow’s Merchant City, said: “I’m just happy that common sense has been seen. I don’t wish anyone any ill will.”

Peden continuously denied stalking Miss Weston and insisted the song and story were not completely based on her.

Mr Peden said his intention was never to cause Miss Weston any fear or alarm.

He told fiscal depute Jonathan Kemp: “If I have caused that woman fear or alarm I will apologise.

“I am a writer, as much as I have respect for the court and yourself I don’t think it’s fair I should be censored on my feelings, thoughts and emotions.”

The performer released new music last summer.

He starred in the 2013 Paul Ferris film The Wee Man as underworld henchman Joe Hanlon.

More recently, appeared on British screens playing a Scottish hard man in Emmerdale.