Good Morning Britain Presenter Shot During Live LA Protest Coverage
BREAKING: Good Morning Britain Presenter Shot During Live Report from Los Angeles Protests
The drama continues to unfold in Los Angeles, where protests have turned violent and a Good Morning Britain presenter narrowly escaped serious injury after being shot by a rubber bullet during a live report.
North America Correspondent Noel Phillips was reporting on the chaotic scenes in LA when he felt like he'd been hit by a ton of bricks. "It was as if an enormous weight had fallen on my arm," he revealed, showing viewers footage of the exact moment he was grazed by the projectile. "I realized within 20-30 seconds that I had been hit by a rubber bullet."
The shocking incident occurred just minutes before Phillips' live report was about to air, and it's understood that he was in a volatile area with officers chasing protesters on the streets. Despite being equipped with protective gear, including a vest, helmet, and gas mask, he still managed to get grazed.
Susanna Reid, 54, couldn't help but express her concern for Phillips' well-being during Tuesday morning's show. "You found yourself in the line of fire yesterday, didn't you?" she asked, clearly shaken by the incident. "Just before your report at eight o'clock, we had no idea what was happening."
Phillips explained that he was on the floor with protesters when the rubber bullet grazed his arm, causing it to swell and remain in a bandage. "It gives you a sense of how unpredictable things are here," he said, adding that police seem to be focused solely on dispersing crowds without regard for journalists or residents.
The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed that he had undergone medical attention after the incident and was told his arm wasn't broken but was still swollen. "Of course, I had my training and gear, but it's clear that rubber bullets are a real threat in these situations," Phillips noted.
As the protests continue to rage on in LA, the city is bracing for more violence. Meanwhile, viewers took to social media to express their shock and concern for Noel's safety, with many praising his bravery during the incident.
On Monday, Good Morning Britain was left in chaos when a report was interrupted by loud bangs. Hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid were forced to go live to Ranvir Singh in the studio for an update on the protests in LA. Phillips was reporting live from the scene when he was suddenly interrupted by loud noises.
"It's just been reported that there have been some fireworks going off in the area," Ranvir explained, trying to keep viewers informed about the unfolding situation. "But our producer has confirmed that those were indeed fireworks."
Phillips later took over again and provided an update on the situation. However, it soon became clear that something was amiss when he revealed that a rubber bullet had grazed his arm.
"I'm just going to show you this footage from 10 minutes ago," Phillips said, showing viewers the moment he was hit. "As I was laying on the floor, I felt as though an enormous ton of bricks had fallen on my arm."
The incident has sparked widespread concern for journalists and protesters alike, with many calling for greater safety measures to be put in place during these types of situations.
UPDATE: Thescholarlynote.com would like to extend its best wishes to Noel Phillips for a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with him and his family during this challenging time.