Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi described the footage as "disgusting" and branded the individuals as "thugs" who should be charged for their behaviour towards the public servant.The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are aware of the video being shared across Twitter and Facebook and are in contact with the scientist.According to officers the incident happened at St James’s Park in central London and those involved were spoken to at the time.In the distressing video the over enthusiastic pair appear to grab Prof Whitty in a headlock while one of the men films the scene as a selfie.
As the two thugs look into the camera they repeatedly shout excitedly and attempt to hold onto the epidemiologist as he tries to wriggle free.The two men seem.
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