A Sky News presenter was forced off air after being surrounded by masked protesters and sworn at following reports of a 'far-right march' in Birmingham on Monday (August 5).
A large crowd had gathered in the Bordesley Green area of the city following rumours that there could be protest. Images showed hundreds of people - some wearing balaclavas and masks - gathered outside a nearby McDonald's.
In a clip published on X, journalist Becky Johnson can be seen reporting live in front of a roundabout. A man riding a bike, and wearing a mask, then rides up to the camera and the female reporter before saying: "Free Palestine, f*** EDL," and making hand gestures. READ MORE Chaos erupts in residential street as teenagers arrested after police spot 'suspected stolen bike' As other men - some wearing masks and thought to be counter protesters - also approached the camera, the journalist says: "Apologies for the language you are hearing but a sense of the anger you can hear there," - before the camera quickly pans away.
In the studio, TV presenter Mark Austin then says: "Becky, I think we need to leave you there... We will have security there.
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