Police in England are investigating after a video was shared online appearing to show chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty being harassed by two men in a park.
Metropolitan Police tweeted: "We are aware of a video being shared online showing an incident in St James's Park. "Officers spoke to all those involved at the time and their details were taken. "We are in contact with the victim and the circumstances continue to be investigated." The video, lasting around 20 seconds, shows two grinning men grabbing Prof Whitty, apparently filmed by a third man, as they shout "oi oi" and say "One photo please?".
As Prof Whitty attempts to walk away, the men grab him again. With a line of police vans visible in the background, a voice is heard