A MAN has apologised for shouting "vile, offensive remarks" at a TV reporter during a live broadcast.

BBC reporter Fiona Irving was reporting on the Brighton and Hove bin strike in October last year when a group of men ran in front of the reporter and camera operator.

One of the men was heard shouting "f*** her right in the p****" while the others cheered and ran past.

Sussex Police launched an investigation after the incident.

Since then, the man has apologised as part of the community resolution scheme – an informal police punishment not involving court.

Following the incident, Ms Irving tweeted: "Reporting live on the refuse collectors strike in Brighton when around seven men jumped in front of the camera shouting aggressive and threatening terms. It's not funny. It's misogynistic. Just calling it out."

The 22-year-old man wrote Ms Irving a letter in which he apologised "for the awful act that happened on the news", according to the BBC.

He said: "My consequences for the actions are the following: Lost my job and got kicked out temporarily as my family are disgusted with my appalling behaviour.

"I sincerely hope that the video didn't have much effect on your life as it catastrophically tore mine apart."

He added: "Once again sorry."

Ms Irving told the BBC: "I am pleased that the police took action in this case to show that misogynistic abuse will not be tolerated."

Sergeant Alvin Lee said: "Nobody should be subjected to vile, offensive remarks such as these. This behaviour should not and will not be tolerated.

"Engagement and education are important tools in bringing about behavioural change and in this instance, officers agreed with the victim that a substantial written letter of apology was appropriate.

"I would like to thank the victim for her support and patience during this investigation."

Last month, fellow BBC reporter Lucinda Adam was reporting on railway fares outside Brighton station when she was shoved in the back during a live broadcast.

The Argus: BBC reporter Lucinda Adam reporting on railway fares in Brighton when she was shoved in the back BBC reporter Lucinda Adam reporting on railway fares in Brighton when she was shoved in the back

A young boy began to dance behind the reporter before she appeared to be pushed in the back.

Ms Adam later said on social media that she was left “quite angry and a bit sad” by the ordeal.

“Reporting live from Brighton tonight when a young boy about eight started mucking about waving his arms behind me,” she said.

“We’ve all been there, but then he shoved me hard in the back before running off.

“The saddest part is his mum was across the road egging him on and you can hear her howling with laughter.