A TIKTOK Covidiot branded Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty a “liar” in a shocking video.
The yob filmed himself taunting Mr Whitty despite his tireless work battling the disease, which has killed 108,013 Brits.
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A young yob filmed himself abusing the government’s Chief Medical Officer Chris WhittyCredit: Tiktok
Mr Whitty was walking through a London street when the lout confronted himCredit: Tiktok
He goads the government’s leading coronavirus expert in a London street, forcing Mr Whitty to pull on his mask.
The TikTok idiot continues abusing the professor, calling him a “liar” as he harangues Mr Whitty at Westminster’s Strutton Ground market.
At one point the lout shamelessly faces the camera before spewing out another tirade of disgusting taunts.
The mouthy moron accuses Mr Whitty of “lying about the Covid-19 cases, man, stop lying to the TV, man”.
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Mr Whitty kept his cool throughout the sickening harassment, which was filmed and uploaded to TikTok.
MPs and others have rounded on the youth as they defended Mr Whitty who has become a household name during the pandemic.
The top doc has flanked Boris Johnson and Cabinet ministers at the 5pm briefings to explain the dangers of Covid.
Mr Whitty, a world-renowed epidemiologist, has advised the nation based on scientific advice and been praised for his straight talking.
Mr Whitty remained dignified throughout the verbal assaultCredit: Tiktok
Mr Whitty has become a household name after appearing with government ministers at the 5pm Downing Street briefingsCredit: Crown Copyright
He’s a member of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), which advises ministers on the coronavirus pandemic strategy.
Matt Vickers, Conservative MP for Stockton South, tweeted: “This is appalling, I really can’t believe this footage.
“Chris Whitty is doing all he can to help guide us through this crisis and should never be subjected to this.”
Furious TikTok users blasted the young thug after he uploaded the footage to the social media platform.
This is appalling, I really can’t believe this footage
Matt Vickers, Conservative MP for Stockton South
One posted: “He’s literally accomplished more than you ever will in your lifetime, show some respect.”
Another wrote: “Ah yes, a roadman with no GCSEs knows more about Covid-19 than a man who’s studied for 35 years in viral diseases.”
And a third wrote: “The man is a doctor and a scientist that devoted his life to service.
“Just leave him alone.”
Mr Whitty is a practising NHS consultant physician at University Hospitals (UCLH) and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases.
He spent Christmas Day treating Covid patients at UCLH, in North London.
A total of 3,852,623 people in the UK have now tested positive for the bug since the start of the pandemic.
Mr Whitty has helped advise the government on its Covid responseCredit: Getty – Pool
