a man was steered away from crossing a protest march because he appeared �*openlyjewish'. and ecuador holds a referendum on proposals to boost security after a surge in gang—related violence that's seen two mayors killed in the past week. you're watching bbc news. here — the prime minister says he is "appalled" after a met police officer described an anti—semitism campaigner gideon falter as "openly jewish" and suggested his presence at a pro—palestinian demonstration in london last week might antagonise protesters. the incident has prompted campaigners to call for the metropolitan police commissioner, sir mark rowley to step down. the force has apologised twice for the remarks. let's see a video clip of the exchange which has been posted on social media.