Presenter Victoria Derbyshire posted images and footage of the scene in central London as she arrived at work on Saturday.
The scene at BBC Broadcasting House in London, after red paint was sprayed over the entrance Presenter Victoria Derbyshire posted images and footage of the scene showing the vandalised revolving glass doors and pale stone brickwork at Portland Place as she arrived for work on Saturday morning.The BBC has faced criticism in recent days for maintaining its editorial stance not to describe Hamas militants as terrorists.
Police officers stood guard outside, with an increased police presence in the capital where thousands of people are set to march in a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Saturday. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “We are aware of criminal damage to a building in Portland Place, W1A.BBC radio presenter and DJ Edward Adoo tweeted: “Just got to the BBC the main entrance is blocked someone sprayed red paint at the entrance.
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