5 July 2022 updated 5 July 2022
There are eight counts, separate allegations of stalking, each relating to a different individual person. It was not suggested that Mr Belfield's conduct was physical. It was more like internet trolling. Some of the complainants were worried about the possibility of Mr Belfield turning up at their home. In the case of Mr Belfield, the stalking involved directly contacting the complainants by email, tweets, or Facebook messages, or by making statements about them that they became aware of. There were videos that Mr Belfield uploaded. Eight people didn't want to contact Mr Belfield. The stalking consisted of Mr Belfield relentlessly harassing them and knowing it. Mr Belfield's harassment caused distress to the complainants. Some of the charges relate to events that started many years back to 2012-2013. Some of the charges relate to events over a shorter period of time. People are entitled to views. Mr Belfield went beyond that, the prosecution contends. The prosecution brings allegations of stalking which they have to prove.
The first three counts relate, respectively, to Rozina Breen, Liz Green and Helen Thomas. The start date for these offences is 25/11/2012, when the offence of stalking became effective in an Act of Parliament.