Tonight Channel 4’s famous Benefit’s Street returned to our screens for the second time.
The show that is responsible for making White Dee a ‘celebrity’ aired tonight but it hasnt been the best of starts.
Reports have said that the police are going to be looking at the footage from tonight’s show after Maxwell’s dealing in cannabis while claiming £700 a month in benefits. It has since emerged he has been jailed for his role in a double stabbing.
Talking on the show Maxwell said:
“I’ve been done for all sorts. The whole shabang.”
Gordon Lang, chief superintendent of Cleveland Police, said:
“We have been aware that Love Productions has been filming in Kingston Road in Stockton for some time. We have not been working with Channel 4 or the production company whilst they film Benefits Street and they have not actively engaged us.
“Like viewers across the country, we saw the episode broadcast tonight for the first time and some viewers will be concerned about the drug misuse and criminal activity being shown.
“We will assess the footage as to whether it can assist us in any live investigations or whether new investigations will be launched as a result of the programme.
“Our local policing officers care passionately about the Kingston Road area and have created good links with residents.
“They have their ears to the ground, gathering information on criminal activity to put people behind bars and keep the streets safe.
He continued:
“You may continue to see our officers on the programme as they work with partners to tackle crime – and whilst this will show a snapshot in time to a national audience, this work continues everyday for the benefit of local people.”
We have to say Maxwell opened himself up for this.
He agreet to be on TV so he cant complain.
