September 1, 200718 yr BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw in jail after breaching restraining order Last updated at 13:48pm on 1st September 2007 Comments Andy Kershaw: breached restraining order BBC radio DJ Andy Kershaw is in jail after being charged with breaching a restraining order, it emerged today. The former Radio 1 presenter who is now a regular on Radio 3 was arrested on Wednesday afternoon close to the home of his ex-partner Juliette Banner. Ms Banner had won a restraining order against Kershaw banning him from visiting her home after the couple separated. Police arrested Kershaw, 48, after he allegedly attempted to call on Ms Banner at her home in Peel, on the Isle of Man. He appeared before the court in Douglas on Thursday and was remanded in custody to reappear on Tuesday. The couple have two children and the restraining order was granted on August 1. An Isle of Man Constabulary spokeswoman said: "The Constabulary can confirm that Andrew Kershaw appeared before the Deputy High Bailiff at a court in Douglas on August 30. "Mr Kershaw was remanded in custody until 10am on Tuesday September 4 when he will next appear before the Deputy High Bailiff." Kershaw, who is originally from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, now lives on the Isle of Man. He has been with Radio 3 since April 2001 and presents a world music show on Monday evenings but this is currently on a summer break. A BBC spokeswoman said: "Obviously this is a personal matter for Andy and not something on which we would comment."
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