When Isa Balado confronted him about a Madrid robbery on Tuesday, he appeared to touch her bottom, which he denied.

The host of the program interrupted Ms Balado before she could continue.

“Isa, I apologize for interrupting you… but did he just touch your bottom?” Nacho Abad asked.

It was confirmed by the reporter and Mr Abad told her to put the “idiot” on camera, at which point the camera moved to show both Isa Balado and the man, who was still standing with her, smiling and laughing.

As much as you would like to ask what channel we’re from, do you really have to touch my bottom? I’m doing a live show and I’m working,” Ms Balado replied.

As he walked away, he attempted to tickle her head as he denied touching her.

In a message posted on X, formerly Twitter, police said a man had been arrested for assaulting a reporter during a live broadcast.