PAUL BRITT FROM HELLESDON INVOLVED IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND SEXUAL OFFENSES AT NORWICH TV STATION

In October 2002, a disturbing case emerged involving Paul Britt, a man from Hellesdon, who was convicted of serious sexual offenses and possession of indecent photographs. Britt, aged 31 and residing on Raymond Close in Hellesdon, was sentenced to two years in prison and was ordered to register as a sex offender for life following his admission to multiple charges.

According to court records presented at Norwich Crown Court, Britt had engaged in indecent assault on a teenage girl, with the assaults occurring when she was between 12 and 14 years old. The court also heard that Britt had taken and made numerous indecent photographs, totaling five counts of each, which contributed to his conviction. The evidence revealed that Britt’s actions were driven by an obsession with child pornography, which he had developed after viewing such material on the internet.

It was further disclosed that Britt had worked as an autocue operator on the popular television show 'Trisha,' produced by Anglia Television in Norwich. He was employed on a temporary, freelance basis at the station’s Studio Production Centre located on Magdalen Street. Despite his involvement with the show, Anglia Television clarified that Britt was not a full-time employee but was contracted on a casual basis. His role included working within the newsroom and occasionally operating the autocue during the filming of 'Trisha.'

A spokesperson for Anglia Television stated that the company conducted an internal investigation into Britt’s activities and access to their computer systems. The investigation found no evidence linking his work at the station to his criminal activities. The company emphasized that while Britt had access to standard computer equipment, such access was strictly monitored by their IT department and through a centralized IT system managed by Granada. This system was designed to prevent staff from accessing or sharing inappropriate materials. Once the police investigation was underway, Anglia Television cooperated fully, assisting authorities in examining their equipment. Their review confirmed that no inappropriate or suspicious activity was detected on their systems, and they expressed their commitment to maintaining a secure and monitored environment for their staff and contractors.