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

Her Instagram video prompted public support, renewing concern over street safety.

Overview

  • The presenter says an unknown man assaulted her at about 7pm Tuesday on a well‑lit central London street before fleeing.
  • She described the attacker as male and dressed all in black, and she shared bruising from the incident.
  • Gallacher says she was walking from work to her car and had taken precautions such as keeping her hands free and using a cross‑body bag.
  • Female bystanders helped her immediately after the assault, and she criticised a nearby security guard for failing to act.
  • Celebrity friends including Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway, Paddy McGuinness, Lisa Snowdon and others posted support, as she urged vigilance and no police update or arrest was reported in the coverage.