Farce as Whitty assault trial is adjourned yet again – but judge begins to run out of patience

A man accused of assaulting Chris Whitty in a Westminster park left the court saying ‘don’t touch me’ and after the trial was vacated for the third time. Jonathan Chew, 24, and estate agent Lewis Hughes, 23, allegedly filmed themselves hounding England’s chief medical officer as he walked through St James’ Park last June 27. They appeared to put the government scientist in a headlock and demanded a selfie as he tried to break free. Hughes, who lost his job…