Anti-vaxxer mob ambushes Michael Gove as they push past police to hurl foul-mouthed abuse and yell about 'illegal lockdowns being pushed on this country' The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, 54, targeted Mr Gove, 54, looked alarmed as the group began approaching before police It comes four days after MP Sir David Amess was stabbed to death in surgery By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 15:15 BST, 19 October 2021 | Updated: 15:22 BST, 19 October 2021 Viewcomments Michael Gove had to be shielded by a ring of police as he was ambushed with no protection by a mob of anti-vaxxer protesters The 54-year-old Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities was swarmed by the angry crowd as he walked through Westminster. It comes just four days after MP Sir David Amess was stabbed to death as he held a constituency surgery. The protesters were able to get in his face before any police officers reacted, but then scores of officers formed a protective ring to get him into a building. The protesters were able to get in his face before any police officers reacted to the approach A man who was inches away shouted something about 'illegal lockdowns being pushed on this country'. Yells of 'Arrest Michael Gove' and other foul-mouthed insults rang out during the confrontation, which was captured on multiple cameras. It is believed the minister had only been out for his lunch and had a cup of coffee in his hand. At one point a piece of paper thrown at him appeared to briefly hit his face as he looked bewildered by the mob. The frightening attack happened just after 2pm this afternoon. He is approached by one man who challenges him on the lockdowns second before a police man arrives, shortly before scores more officers appear. Another bizarrely shouts 'Hello Mr Michael Gove, how are you today' as he films the encounter. By now police are completely surrounding the minister but more crowds of protesters have also arrived. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility