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Protesters in Birmingham surround TV reporter and slash tyres of broadcast van

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Masked thugs surround Sky News reporter and slash van tyres with knife during live report

During a live broadcast in Birmingham on Monday, 5 August, Sky News’ communities correspondent Becky Johnson was surrounded by thugs wearing masks.

People appeared on the streets after word had spread among Birmingham’s muslim community that the far right were planning a rally in the city.

After speaking live from Birmingham, the Sky crew were then followed by a man wearing a balaclava and holding a knife.

The man stabbed the tyre of their Sky broadcast van but did not damage the vehicle so the crew was able to drive away.

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