The BBC’s London headquarters has been doused in red paint.
Journalist Victoria Derbyshire shared footage of the vandalised front of Broadcasting House as she arrived at work on Saturday morning.
Paint was daubed over the revolving glass doors, floors and brickwork at Portland Place – prompting stunned reactions from BBC staff. The piazza was closed off, with metal barriers in place behind yellow cleaning in progress warning signs.
It’s currently unknown whether the vandalism is related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, but protests are scheduled in London and other cities across the UK for later today. The BBC has come under fire in the last week after refusing to brand Hamas ‘terrorists’ amid the conflict between the group and Israel.
Broadcaster and radio DJ Edward Adoo also shared pictures of the paint-covered offices saying: “Just got to the BBC the main entrance is blocked someone sprayed red paint at the entrance.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “We are aware of criminal damage to a building in Portland Place, W1A. At this stage there is no suggestion this is linked to any protest group.”
