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Kirsty Gallacher Says She Was 'Kicked Like a Football' in Central London Assault

Her Instagram video drew public support following her criticism of a nearby security guard.

Overview

  • The broadcaster says an unknown man dressed in black kicked her in the street at about 7pm on Tuesday before fleeing.
  • She reported bruising from the unprovoked attack and thanked female bystanders who came to her aid.
  • Gallacher criticised a security guard stationed at a nearby doorway, saying he did not intervene.
  • Media coverage and celebrity colleagues shared messages of support after she posted the account on Instagram.
  • Reports do not cite an arrest or police update, and the attacker remains unidentified.