A High Court judge 'fell into error' when sentencing a former BBC local radio presenter to five years and 26 weeks in prison for stalking broadcasters including Jeremy Vine, the Solicitor General has said. Alex Belfield, 42, who "weaponised the internet”, was found guilty at Nottingham Crown Court of waging a relentless campaign, with TV star Mr Vine subjected to an “avalanche of hatred".
Mr Vine labelled Belfield "the Jimmy Savile of trolling" during a trial which heard how he repeatedly posted or sent abusive messages, videos and emails. In a letter to the Victims' Commissioner for London last month, Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson said he agreed the judge made an error, adding: "The sentence may be unduly lenient."
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