Chris Whitty assault suspect ‘gave police his brother’s name’

The second man accused of assaulting England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty in a park gave police his brother’s name after he was arrested, a court heard. Jonathan Chew, 24, and his friend Lewis Hughes, 23, are said to have filmed themselves hounding Mr Whitty as he walked through St James’ Park on June 27. They appeared to put the government scientist in a headlock and demanded a selfie as he tried to break free. Footage of the incident, lasting…