A BBC presenter has said she was racially abused in the street moments before she started filming.
Sima Kotecha tweeted that she been getting ready to film the coronavirus special news programme in Leicester on Monday when a man started shouting at her.
Police have now said that a man has been charged with public order offences.
Taking to Twitter, she told her 17,800 followers the racist abuse meant that their filming wasn't able to go ahead.
She tweeted: "Apologies - but man shouting terrible things at me has ruined it for everyone. I’m afraid not going to make it on the special programme.
"Apologies to our guests who we had to send home without putting on air after myself and team were subjected to racist and abusive behaviour.
"Sad obstruction of reporting of a national crisis.
"Yes I'm furious."
Sima later thanked her followers for sending her messages of support after the alleged incident.
She continued: "Thanks for all the kind messages - team and guests are fine.
"Snapshot of what journalists sometimes encounter during live broadcasting.
"Not always easy. Wishing you well."
Leicestershire Police said the man would appear at court on Tuesday morning following the incident, which occurred on Sunday.
The force did not disclose his name or age.
The BBC said: "While preparing to broadcast, our reporter, her production team and guests were subjected to racist and abusive behaviour.
"We are appalled by what happened and will be reporting the incident to the police.
"We will not tolerate racism or abuse of our staff."
