BBC journalist Nicholas Watt chased through streets by anti-lockdown protesters

A BBC journalist was chased and abused at an anti-lockdown protest outside Westminster.  Videos posted on social media show Nicholas Watt, the political editor of BBC Newsnight, being followed by a large group of protesters chanting “traitor“ and “scum“.  The aggressive group forced Mr Watt to turn around and sprint back to safety behind the gates of Downing Street, which were heavily guarded by police due to the protest.  Read more: Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture. #BBC #NicholasWatt #Reporter