Shocking moment ‘Stop Brexit man’ Steve Bray is tripped up by a group of hecklers in Westminster after they taunt him in the street and steal his hat
- Police were called after reports of verbal abuse and assault against Steve Bray
- The video, taken in Westminster, London, shows Mr Bray being heckled by group
- One man grabs his hat and runs off prompting Mr Bray to pursue him on foot
‘Stop Brexit’ protester Steve Bray was heckled by a group in the street before being tripped up as he chased one man down.
Mr Bray is known for standing in shot of live-television broadcasts outside the Houses of Parliament while brandishing his anti-Brexit placards.
Police were called following reports of verbal abuse and assault against Mr Bray in Westminster, London, on Saturday.
‘Stop Brexit’ protester Steve Bray was heckled by Brexiteers in the street before being tripped up as he chased one man down in Westminster, London, on Saturday
Shocking footage shows Mr Bray being heckled before one man grabs his hat and runs off.
Mr Bray quickly runs after him – still clutching his placard – to cries of ‘Steven is taking him, look’.
A man standing along the pavement then puts his foot out to trip Mr Bray who is sent crashing to the floor.
Shocking footage shows Mr Bray being heckled before one man grabs his hat and runs off (left). Mr Bray quickly runs after him – still clutching his placard – to cries of ‘Steven is taking him, look’ (right)
Mr Bray swiftly chases him. But a man standing along the pavement then puts his foot out to trip Mr Bray who is sent crashing to the floor
Mr Bray’s cardboard megaphone, which fell from his hands as he ran, is then stamped on by the thugs.
The person filming the attack laughs loudly as a scuffle between the men ensues.
The video was uploaded to YouTube on Saturday by the account ‘Buska Patriot’ with the title: ‘Steve Bray tripped up.’
Mr Bray’s cardboard megaphone, which fell from his hands as he ran, is then stamped on by the thugs
A Met Police spokesman said: ‘Police were called at around 2.50pm on Saturday January 18 to reports of an assault on Horse Guards Road, Westminster.
‘A man and a woman, both in their 50s, reported they had been verbally abused by a number of men as they walked down the road. One of the suspects then assaulted the male.
‘Neither required medical assistance.
‘The suspects had left the area prior to police arrival; no arrests have been made.’