‘I was shocked by ”hitman” offer’

A retired TV producer accused of plotting to kill his wealthy partner told a court today (Thurs) he was horrified when an associate told him: ‘For £175,000 I will go down and shoot her now.’ David Harris, 68, said 6ft 4in man mountain Duke Dean – known as ‘Zed’ – offered to get rid of Hazel Allinson, 69. Harris, who used to work on The Bill, is said to have wanted her dead so he spend her inheritance, including her…