An Australian cameraman was struck by American police on live television while covering protests in Washington DC on Monday.

The incident occurred on air as Channel 7 reporter Amelia Brace was covering protests near the White House during the network's Sunrise morning program.

Police can be seen rushing protesters before a police officer struck cameraman Tim Meyers as Brace shouted "Media!"

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