Triton awarded close protection contract for Shane Richie at Whitby and Castle Howard

Triton Security were recently given a close protection contract for Shane Richie at Whitby & Castle Howard whilst he was filming for a production organised by Blakeway North. The contract entailed Triton Security staff closely guarding the celebrity to ensure he came to no harm from members of the public whilst filming was taking place.

Shane Richie is best known for playing the character Alfie Moon in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders. He has also presented a number of popular game shows and regularly appears in pantomimes. Blakeway North is an award-winning regional production company, working with major UK channels such as BBC One, BBC Three, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV. They specialise in factual programming which they strive to make warm, intelligent and relatable.

Managing Director Ashley Wood stated, ‘At Triton, we take real pride in making sure our staff are as professional and knowledgeable as possible. Our close protection security guards are highly trained, meaning they are prepared for a wide range of possibilities. Our staff really enjoyed working with Shane and the whole of the production team at Blakeway North. Now we’re just waiting to see the programme on our screens – we can’t wait!’