Good Morning Britain presenter Noel Phillips has been left “shaken” after he was attacked while out in central London.
Noel, who is GMB’s North America correspondent, revealed he was “mugged, racially assaulted and spat on” during the attack.
The reporter took to social media and thanked the Met Police for their help as he shared a photo of a man being pinned to the floor by two police officers.
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The broadcaster penned on Twitter today (September 3): “I was mugged, racially assaulted, and spat on yesterday on a busy street in central London. I’m ok. Just shaken.”
He added: “Thanks to Sgt Clark & PC Busson from @metpolicuk Euston town centre team for helping me catch and detain the ruthless thief who was already on probation for robbery.”
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The journalist has been inundated with messages of support from the public and work colleagues, including GMB editor Neil Thompson who said: “How truly awful, just dreadful. Really glad you and the police got the scumbag who attacked you. Hope you’re feeling okay?”
Daniel Robinson, who also works at GMB, penned: “This is dreadful Noel, sorry to hear you’ve been through this. Very glad they caught the guy, hope you’re doing ok.”
BBC News journalist Michael Cowan also responded to the tweet, saying: “So sorry you had to go through this Noel. X.”
Rich Preston, a presenter for BBC News, also sent his support to Noel in the replies, responding: “Noel, I am so so sorry. I’m glad you feel ok but please do give yourself time and take it easy. Very glad this person was caught. I’m so sorry this happened. Sending lots of love’.
“Horrible to hear. Hope you’re okay and thank you for using your platform to praise good policing even in the terrible personal circumstances for you,” one Twitter user replied as another echoed: “
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Noel announced in November 2020 that he would be joining GMB, telling his Twitter followers: “I’m very excited to say I’ll be joining @GMB as North America Correspondent in the new year.”
He added: “A major debt of gratitude to @skynews. There are too many talented people to thank, but I’m grateful to colleagues who have made the experience so special.”
Referencing the pandemic, he concluded the post: “It’s a tough time for us all right now but to everyone out there hoping to break into journalism, don’t give up. Keep working. Dreams do come true.”
Daily Star has contacted Met Police for comment.
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