Journalist Confronts UK Councillors Over Punchbag Bearing His Face
A journalist confronted Wiltshire councillors after a punchbag with his face on it was discovered in the town hall, demanding an explanation.
19 Feb, 09:46 — 19 Feb, 12:00
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Local reporter ‘shocked’ over picture of his face on punchbag at UK town hall
Joe McCann of the Melksham News was tipped off by a contact about the image and raised issue at council meeting A local newspaper journalist has said he was left “shocked” after a picture of his face was printed out and attached to punchbag at a town hall. Joe McCann, who has worked for the Melksham News for 10 years, was tipped off by a contact that a print-out of his face had been attached to a freestanding punchbag inside the building. Continue reading...
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