BBC presenter Ben Brown appeared to accidentally grope a pedestrian on live television.

He caused confusion on social media as people wondered what exactly was going on in the shocking video.

As he discussed Jeremy Corbyn's Labour manifesto on the BBC News channel, a female passer-by said "absolutely fantastic!"

As his broadcast was interrupted by the woman, he reached to push her away, but seemed to steer her by the breast.

After he pushed her in this way, she walked behind him and gave him a slap.

However, she did not appear distressed by the strange contact with Mr Brown - the woman was laughing as she hit him.