BBC London Headquarters Coated In Red Paint, After Backlash At Coverage Of Israel-Hamas Conflict
deadline.comThe BBC’s London headquarters have been doused in red paint, in apparent protest at the broadcaster’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
News journalist Victoria Derbyshire shared on social media a video of her arrival at the building in central London on Saturday morning, showing how read paint had been splashed across the revolving glass doors and walls at the front.Just arrived at work.
This is the front entrance to BBC this morning pic.twitter.com/BHkyAtKZWF By the time she shared the video, the area had been cordoned off and cleaning was already taking place.
It has not been confirmed that the vandalism was in reaction to the broadcaster’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, but security has been heightened across the city, with marches and protests by Palestinian supporters scheduled for later today.
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