TV reporter Tova O'Brien arrested for using camera at Chris Cairns trial
A New Zealand journalist was arrested for using a camera outside the Chris Cairns perjury trial in London.
TV3 reporter Tova O'Brien was using a GoPro camera within the precinct of Southwark Crown Court, a MediaWorks spokeswoman said.
O'Brien, who was reporting on the perjury trial, was arrested for filming in a prohibited area.
She was issued a caution and was allowed to resume reporting on the trial.
Ms O'Brien is a reporter for TV3
Cairns, 45, is accused of lying under oath when he said he'd "never" cheated at cricket.
Perjury is a criminal charge carrying a maximum of seven years' jail. Cairns has denied all charges.
Former teammates Lou Vincent and Brendon McCullum have provided evidence at the trial.
First appeared on Stuff.co.nz
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