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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Pilgrim

Jeremy Vine’s stalker to pay damages over campaign of harassment

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Jeremy Vine’s stalker has agreed to pay “substantial” damages to the broadcaster after targeting him with a “hurtful and distressing” campaign of harassment, the High Court has been told.

Alex Belfield, a former BBC local radio presenter, also wanted to “apologise unreservedly” for making “false allegations of dishonesty” after settling a civil claim brought by Mr Vine, a judge heard on Thursday.

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