has spoken publicly for the first time after a man was found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder her.that the TV personality was “under police guard” after “sinister” messages were found on a man’s phone apparently threatening to “seriously harm” the former): “As women we should not be made to feel unsafe going about our daily lives and in our own homes.
“I will forever be grateful to the undercover police officer who understood the imminent threat, and to the Metropolitan and Essex police forces for their swift response. “Thank you to the Crown Prosecution Service, the Rt Hon Mr Justice Murray, Alison Morgan KC, the members of the jury and all involved in this case for ensuring that justice was done and that the defendant will not be able to harm any more women.”She concluded: “I would also like to commend the bravery of his previous victims for speaking up at the time. Without their bravery this conviction may not have been possible.
“It was not just the ramblings of a fantasist; the defendant had carefully planned what he would do,” Morgan claimed.after 14 years at the helm, which she said at the time was a decision she made “for me and my family”.