Police under fire for 'assault' of journalist at Bristol protest

Daily Mirror reporter shares footage that appears to show police pushing him and hitting him with baton

Police have come under fire for their treatment of a reporter at demonstrations in Bristol on Friday night, during violent clashes between officers and protesters.

Daily Mirror journalist Matthew Dresch shared video footage that appeared to show police pushing him and hitting him with a baton as he shouted that he was a member of the press.