Cameraman hit by police on live TV while covering Washington protests

An Australian cameraman was struck by American police on live television while covering protests in Washington DC on Monday.

The incident occurred on air as Channel 7 reporter Amelia Brace was covering protests near the White House during the network's Sunrise morning program.

Police can be seen rushing protesters before a police officer struck cameraman Tim Meyers as Brace shouted "Media!"

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