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Journalist photo put on punchbag at Melksham Town Council

A council officer apologized for taping a reporter’s photo to a punchbag as a 'bad joke'; the mayor condemned the act and launched an internal investigation.

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A council officer has apologised for the "bad joke" that left councillors in shock.

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Reporter hits out at his photo taped to punchbag as investigation begins

An investigation has been launched at a town council after a photograph of a journalist’s face was pictured taped to a punchbag in the town hall.

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Journalist photo put on punchbag at Melksham Town Council

A council officer has apologised for the "bad joke" that left councillors in shock.

·United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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