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The Sun
05-05-2025
- The Sun
Watch moment furious man clashes with local and interrupts BBC news report
BBC viewers were left stunned as a furious man interrupted a live news report and clashed with a local resident. The unexpected outburst unfolded during coverage from the scene, with tensions boiling over in front of stunned reporters. 2 2 The explosive moment saw a furious man living in a converted horse box square up to a local during a heated row in Bristol. Tempers erupted on BBC cameras as the bloke fumed at a woman who claimed he shouldn't be living on parkland. He snapped: 'Why shouldn't I? What's it got to do with you?' - before she hit back with: 'Attitude.' That only riled him up more, as he shouted: 'No! It's called standing up for rights.' The bust-up happened during a report from Clifton Down, where dozens of people are living in vans, caravans and motorhomes parked around the popular green space. Fuming residents say they've had enough - accusing some of the 'van dwellers' of dumping loo waste in drains, gardens and bushes. Van dwellers say they're on the move for all sorts of reasons - with some calling it a lifestyle choice, while others blame Bristol's eye-watering rents and cost-of-living crisis for forcing them out of traditional homes. A number are also said to be living with specific vulnerabilities. But fed-up locals aren't buying it. A group called 'Protect the Downs' has been launched on Facebook, led by ex-RAF serviceman Tony Nelson. Speaking to the BBC, he admitted some van dwellers are 'responsible' and 'never a problem' - but slammed others for giving the community a bad name. Furious locals have gone even further - accusing some van dwellers of drug use, human trafficking and prostitution. Tony Nelson, who runs the 'Protect the Downs' Facebook group, didn't hold back, telling the BBC: 'This used to be famous across the country. "I'd heard of the Bristol Downs when I was living in East Anglia - so I know it was once a treasured place. Now it's become a sink.' But van dweller Danny, who only gave his first name, hit back, branding some of the online claims 'absolutely ludicrous' and borderline hate crimes. He insists he's paid £35,000 in business rates over the years via arts and events firms he's run. It's thought there are around 680 vehicles being used as homes across Bristol - from roadsides and squatted sites to council-run plots with basic facilities like water, toilets and waste disposal. Bristol City Council has acknowledged the issue is 'complex' and says it's working on a plan to support van dwellers and respond to community concerns.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment furious man clashes with local and interrupts BBC news report
BBC viewers were left stunned as a furious man interrupted a live news report and clashed with a local resident. The unexpected outburst unfolded during coverage from the scene, with tensions boiling over in front of stunned reporters. 2 Things took an explosive turn as locals and van dwellers turn on each other during a news report Credit: BBC 2 Locals are fuming with van dwellers taking up a popular green space Credit: BBC The explosive moment saw a furious man living in a converted horse box square up to a local during a heated row in Bristol. Tempers erupted on BBC cameras as the bloke fumed at a woman who claimed he shouldn't be living on parkland. He snapped: 'Why shouldn't I? What's it got to do with you?' - before she hit back with: 'Attitude.' That only riled him up more, as he shouted: 'No! It's called standing up for rights.' more on bbc news The bust-up happened during a report from Clifton Down, where dozens of people are living in vans, caravans and motorhomes parked around the popular green space. Fuming residents say they've had enough - accusing some of the 'van dwellers' of dumping loo waste in drains, gardens and bushes. Van dwellers say they're on the move for all sorts of reasons - with some calling it a lifestyle choice, while others blame Bristol's eye-watering rents and cost-of-living crisis for forcing them out of traditional homes. A number are also said to be living with specific vulnerabilities. Most read in News TV But fed-up locals aren't buying it. A group called 'Protect the Downs' has been launched on Facebook, led by ex-RAF serviceman Tony Nelson. BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty almost slips off the sofa Speaking to the BBC, he admitted some van dwellers are 'responsible' and 'never a problem' - but slammed others for giving the community a bad name. Furious locals have gone even further - accusing some van dwellers of drug use, human trafficking and prostitution. Tony Nelson, who runs the 'Protect the Downs' Facebook group, didn't hold back, telling the BBC: 'This used to be famous across the country. "I'd heard of the Bristol Downs when I was living in East Anglia - so I know it was once a treasured place. Now it's become a sink.' BBC News' Biggest Blunders The Beeb has suffered a number of gaffes recently, here we take a look at the biggest, and funniest, mishaps to date: Maryam Moshiri Tongued-tied sports presenter BBC Look North's Newsreader BBC Breakfast's The news correspondent is Azadeh Moshiri But van dweller Danny, who only gave his first name, hit back, branding some of the online claims 'absolutely ludicrous' and borderline hate crimes. He insists he's paid £35,000 in business rates over the years via arts and events firms he's run. It's thought there are around 680 vehicles being used as homes across Bristol - from roadsides and squatted sites to council-run plots with basic facilities like water, toilets and waste disposal. Bristol City Council has acknowledged the issue is 'complex' and says it's working on a plan to support van dwellers and respond to community concerns.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Watch moment furious man clashes with local and interrupts BBC news report
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BBC viewers were left stunned as a furious man interrupted a live news report and clashed with a local resident. The unexpected outburst unfolded during coverage from the scene, with tensions boiling over in front of stunned reporters. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Things took an explosive turn as locals and van dwellers turn on each other during a news report Credit: BBC 2 Locals are fuming with van dwellers taking up a popular green space Credit: BBC The explosive moment saw a furious man living in a converted horse box square up to a local during a heated row in Bristol. Tempers erupted on BBC cameras as the bloke fumed at a woman who claimed he shouldn't be living on parkland. He snapped: 'Why shouldn't I? What's it got to do with you?' - before she hit back with: 'Attitude.' That only riled him up more, as he shouted: 'No! It's called standing up for rights.' The bust-up happened during a report from Clifton Down, where dozens of people are living in vans, caravans and motorhomes parked around the popular green space. Fuming residents say they've had enough - accusing some of the 'van dwellers' of dumping loo waste in drains, gardens and bushes. Van dwellers say they're on the move for all sorts of reasons - with some calling it a lifestyle choice, while others blame Bristol's eye-watering rents and cost-of-living crisis for forcing them out of traditional homes. A number are also said to be living with specific vulnerabilities. But fed-up locals aren't buying it. A group called 'Protect the Downs' has been launched on Facebook, led by ex-RAF serviceman Tony Nelson. BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty almost slips off the sofa Speaking to the BBC, he admitted some van dwellers are 'responsible' and 'never a problem' - but slammed others for giving the community a bad name. Furious locals have gone even further - accusing some van dwellers of drug use, human trafficking and prostitution. Tony Nelson, who runs the 'Protect the Downs' Facebook group, didn't hold back, telling the BBC: 'This used to be famous across the country. "I'd heard of the Bristol Downs when I was living in East Anglia - so I know it was once a treasured place. Now it's become a sink.' But van dweller Danny, who only gave his first name, hit back, branding some of the online claims 'absolutely ludicrous' and borderline hate crimes. He insists he's paid £35,000 in business rates over the years via arts and events firms he's run. It's thought there are around 680 vehicles being used as homes across Bristol - from roadsides and squatted sites to council-run plots with basic facilities like water, toilets and waste disposal. Bristol City Council has acknowledged the issue is 'complex' and says it's working on a plan to support van dwellers and respond to community concerns.
