Nick Watt: Man charged after video went viral of BBC journalist confronted by anti-lockdown protesters
In relation to this incident, a 57-year-old man has been charged under Section 4A of the Public Order Act.
The Metropolitan Police has released a statement that confirmed: “officers investigating an incident in which a journalist was confronted and chased in the vicinity of Whitehall have charged a man.
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Hide Ad“A video that has been shared widely on social media shows a group of protesters pursuing the journalist first on Whitehall, then into Richmond Terrace, on the afternoon of Monday, 14 June.
"After reviewing the video footage, officers identified a number of possible offences and an investigation was launched.”
The 57-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 29 June.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify other people who were involved in the incident.
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Anyone with information should call 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.