Martin Brunt Biography
He is a crime correspondent for Sky News. Brunt first joined the editorial staff of Power Laundry and Cleaning News, owned by the International Publishing Corporation (IPC) in London. From there he was taken on as a junior reporter with the Chatham News and Chatham Standard newspapers in Kent and after training under editor Gerald Hinks left to join a news agency in Devon.
Martin Brunt Age
Born on 5th February, 1955, Camberley, Surrey, England.
Martin Brunt Height
He stand at a height of 5 feet and 10 inches.
Martin Brunt Family
While Martin continues to be quite outspoken about his work, he prefers to maintain a low profile in his personal life. As a result, his family information is not publicly available.
Martin Brunt Education
He was educated at Soham Grammar School, in the small town of Soham in Cambridgeshire, followed by the London College of Printing, where he studied magazine journalism.
Martin Brunt Spouse
While Martin continues to be quite outspoken about his work, he prefers to maintain a low profile in his personal life. As a result, his spouse information is not publicly available.
Martin Brunt Career
Brunt first joined the editorial staff of Power Laundry and Cleaning News, owned by the International Publishing Corporation (IPC) in London.
From there he was taken on as a junior reporter with the Chatham News and Chatham Standard newspapers in Kent and after training under editor Gerald Hinks left to join a news agency in Devon, followed by the Ferrari Agency in Dartford, Kent. From there he moved to the Sunday Mirror and became chief reporter before being asked to join Sky News.
Early exclusive coverage included the Iraqis’ retreat from Kuwait in the first Gulf War.
Brunt reported from South Africa on the murder inquiry into “Adam”, an unknown boy whose torso was found in the River Thames in 2001.
Brunt was the first to report the arrest of Amy Winehouse, and the resignation of Sir Ian Blair as Metropolitan Police commissioner, and was the first to interview Robert Murat, then suspected of involvement in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. His contacts also led to Sky News being the first to report that the 7 July events in London were the work of terrorists and allowed Sky News to break the news of the death of the Queen Mother. In 2010, Brunt reported live from Rothbury during the police hunt for gunman Raoul Moat.
In October 2014, Brunt was the journalist involved in revealing the identity of Brenda Leyland, who had posted comments concerning the McCann investigation on social media. Following the revelation and a report to Leicestershire Police, Brunt and a camera crew confronted Leyland at her home. Following the confrontation Leyland was later found dead in a hotel, leading to calls on social media for Brunt to be sacked.
Martin Brunt Salary
Martin annual salary is estimated to be USD 60,000.
Martin Brunt Net worth
His net worth is estimated to be USD 500,000.
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