On the face of it Mr D'Souza would appear to be an experienced individual.
Former chair of Giffnock Community Council, apparently heavily involved previously in 'Go Greener, and 'Green Shoots', both environmental programmes, former project manager at Eastwood Allotments, former Chair of the East Renfrewshire Chamber of Trade and Commerce, East Renfrewshire organiser of the 'Big Lunch' and many more public positions.
He has appeared in many photographs with public officials over the years, he can also lay claim to 'doing a Montague' with the great lady herself.
On his own Facebook page he describes himself as,
Looking at his past, one would have thought being a police officer would possibly give him an insight into 'real' threats.
However we have learned that he was only what is known as a 'Hobby Bobby', -- a Special Constable, for a short period.