A social media user who filmed himself targeting England's chief medical officer in the street - repeatedly calling him a liar - has been branded 'pathetic'.
The person who insulted Professor Whitty on social media platform TikTok has been branded “pathetic” by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Reports have shown footage of England’s chief medical officer being accused of “lying” about Covid-19 while out walking near Westminster.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Mr Hancock said: “I think the individual concerned is pathetic, I think it is ridiculous what he is doing.
“Chris Whitty is one of our greatest living scientists and his advice to the Government all the way through this, and his advice to all of us in the population, has been incredibly smart and thoughtful, and he is a great asset to this nation.
“The idea that someone would do something as silly as that is ridiculous.”
He added: “Chris Whitty is a scientist of great repute and, frankly, he should be respected by everybody.”
The video shows Professor Whitty in the street, queueing to get something to eat or drink.
A man then comes up to him, filming, and circles him while calling him a liar.
He says: "Lying about the Covid-19 cases, man, stop lying to the TV, man"
Prof Whitty does not react.
Commenters have lashed out at the youth.
One said: "He's literally accomplished more than you ever will in your lifetime, show some respect."
Another said: "Ah yes, a roadman with no GCSEs knows more about Covid-19 than a man who's studied for 35 years in viral diseases."
