He was jailed last month
The case of “cruel” former BBC Radio DJ Alex Belfield, who was convicted of a number of stalking charges against presenters, including Jeremy Vine and BBC Northampton's Bernie Keith, has been referred to the Court of Appeal. During his trial in September, Belfield was called "the Jimmy Saville of trolling".
Between 2012 and 2021, Belfield repeatedly posted or sent abusive messages, videos and emails after bosses refused to renew his contract at the BBC. Jurors accepted Belfield caused serious alarm or distress to two victims and was found guilty of “simple” stalking in relation to Channel 5 and BBC Radio 2 presenter Mr Vine and theatre blogger Philip Dehany.
Mr Vine gave evidence during the trial and told jurors: “This is not a regular troll here. This is the Jimmy Savile of trolling.” Likening watching Belfield’s videos to swimming in sewage, the presenter said of the defendant’s conduct: “It felt like I had a fish hook in my face and my flesh was being torn, and the only way to avoid further pain was to stay completely still.”
As he sentenced him, The Honourable Mr Justice Saini told him: "A number of witnesses said that you had 'weaponised the internet.' I find that a wholly apt description of your conduct." He continued, "Your offences are so serious only a custodial sentence can be justified.”At NorthantsLive we're more than just news. We cover what people are talking about every day and celebrate the very best that this incredible part of the world has to offer.
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