"The Metropolitan Police force has confirmed that an off-duty serving Met special constable was involved in the altercation with Al Jazeera journalists during a suspected arson incident."
"Video footage circulating on social media showed a group of men, including several wearing Jewish yarmulkes, shouting at a crew of Al Jazeera journalists to leave the area."
"Freedom of the press is important, and journalists must be able to do their job without being subject to intimidation or harassment, the spokesperson said."
An off-duty British police officer was involved in an incident where North London residents intimidated Al Jazeera journalists reporting on a suspected arson attack. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the officer's involvement and referred the matter to the Department of Professional Standards. The incident occurred in Golders Green, where four ambulances were set on fire. Video footage showed men, including one identified as a police officer, verbally confronting the journalists. The Metropolitan Police emphasized the importance of press freedom and the need for journalists to work without intimidation.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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