Broadcaster Alex Belfield is accused of stalking, but claims he is the victim of a witch-hunt
A former BBC radio presenter accused of stalking eight people including Jeremy Vine has told jurors he is the victim of a witch-hunt.Mr Belfield is accused of stalking by sending emails, making YouTube videos and posting messages on social media.Mr Belfield told the jury: "I'm a Nottingham lad with a potty mouth and I speak as I find it, and I appreciate that's not to everyone's taste.
Mr Belfield, who is defending himself decided not to give evidence, but he addressed the jury during his closing speech. According to the agreed facts, there was an internal BBC investigation in relation to correspondence Ms Green received from Mr Belfield. He told jurors he had been arrested five times, strip-searched in order to "humiliate" him, and his house had been "raided" three times by Nottinghamshire Police.
He also said some of the emails were sent to the BBC press office in order to get responses to stories he worked on, and were "all 100% legitimate journalism".
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