⚠️WARNING: Profane language.
My camera operator and I get swarmed by protesters and followed — after an interview with police media relations.
Officers escort us to our vehicle after we receive verbal threats.
#bcpoli #TruckerConvoy
It only gets worse.
The crowd closes in on our unmarked Global News vehicle.
Tough to drive out. We’re caught between an angry crowd and a ditch.
#bcpoli #truckerconvoy
The protesters surround our vehicle and start banging on it. One man spits at our window.
Police have to push crowd back so we can try and get out.
We finally do.
#bcpoli #TruckerConvoy2022
Similar situation took place when the CBC team tried to report on the rally — and @DanBurritt is one of the most patient and understanding reporters I know. #bcpoli #TruckerProtest
Apologies to our viewers, we made genuine attempts to speak to protesters and tell their stories.
But most had already made up their minds about us and wouldn't take part in civil dialogue. Thank you the few who had meaningful conversations with us.
#bcpoli #truckersprotest
#BREAKING: Police have informed me they've opened up an investigation related to the treatment of media members at today's protest — and are looking to speak to the individuals involved.
RCMP's Serious Crimes Branch is investigating.
#bcpoli #TruckersConvoy2022
Our TV story for @GlobalNews 6 pm newscast tonight.
Protesters in support of #Ottawa convoy clash with anti-convoy rally, police and media.
#bcpoli #TruckerConvoy #cdnpoli
Shocking video by @CTVVancouver of 2 protesters spitting on CBC’s reporter and camera operator.
#bcpoli #TruckersConvoy
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