Sky News presenter forced off air after being surrounded by masked protesters and sworn at in Birmingham
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 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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