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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-06T15:13:02.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nFormer GB News presenter Kirsty Gallacher has urged authorities to increase police numbers on London's streets and take stronger measures against violence targeting women and girls, following an assault she experienced in the capital last year.\n\nThe 50-year-old broadcaster was attacked by a man while making her way to her vehicle in central London.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nDespite reporting the incident, the attacker remains unidentified.\n\nSpeaking to Sky News, Gallacher said violence against women had become almost normalised and was dismissed as \"one of those things.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe added: \"That's why women don't report these crimes because also not enough is being done about it.\"\n\nThe assault occurred in October at around 7pm as Gallacher walked through the capital's streets.\n\nDescribing the attack, she recalled: \"He turned around and kicked me - really kicked me - like he would kick a football.\"\n\nA security guard nearby failed to intervene during the incident.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHowever, a group of young women passing by rushed over to check on her welfare.\n\nGallacher revealed the assault left her bruised and in a state of shock.\n\nThe attacker has never been traced despite CCTV footage reportedly capturing clear images of the suspect.\n\nGallacher expressed deep frustration at the absence of officers when she needed assistance most.\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Hundreds of anti-Ice protesters descend on Winter Olympic opening ceremony before JD Vance\n  * Van Dijk shares bullying concern with Neville ahead of crunch Liverpool and Man City clash\n  * Tyson Fury blames Deontay Wilder's explosive race row on mental health state in major U-turn\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe said: \"My biggest sadness or anger was there was not enough of a police presence. And we're in central London and I was looking everywhere, like I almost wanted to shout, 'please help me!'\"\n\nThe presenter emphasised her wish for greater visibility of officers to help women feel protected in public spaces.\n\nShe also stressed the importance of authorities responding appropriately to all reports of assault.\n\nGallacher added: \"I would like the police to take it seriously when women go 'I've just been assaulted' - even the most minor of assaults.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Metropolitan Police stated they remained \"committed to tackling all forms of violence against women and girls\" in response to Gallacher's comments.\n\nIn a offical statement, they added: \"Officers spoke with the victim in this case on several occasions to share updates as the investigation progressed.\n\n\"Our last contact with them was at the end of December when they were informed the investigation had been filed, but would be reopened if the suspect was identified. The suspect’s image remains in circulation across the Met.\n\n\"The investigation is closed at this time but will be reviewed if new information comes to light.”\n\nGallacher worked at GB News from June 2021 until December 2021.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Former GB News host calls for more police in London after being 'kicked like a football' in violent attack"
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