Anti-vax assault on BBC: Police battle to defend broadcaster's London studios

 

Dozens of anti-vaccine protesters attempted to storm the BBC's west London studios this afternoon prompting violent clashes with police.

The protest, organised by Official Voice, is believed to be directed against vaccine passports and jabs for children. 

On its Instagram page, Official Voice said the 'media is the problem' and proclaimed that 'the lies will end' as it urged supporters to descend on London for today's protest from as early as July 27. 

The protesters started at Shepherds Bush Green at around 1pm before making the short journey to the site in White City.

There, they were filmed clashing with police outside the building, with at least one of the protesters wearing a beret as they tussled with officers.

Video shows police attempting to push back protesters in a bid desperate bid to stop the group getting inside the centre.

Initially, the police were seemingly overwhelmed before reinforcements quickly arrived, including officers with batons.