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28 May 2012updated 26 Sep 2015 6:47pm

Protester interrupts Blair’s appearance at Leveson inquiry

"This man is a war criminal," shouts intruder.

By Samira Shackle

In scenes reminiscent of Rupert Murdoch’s appearance in front of MPs last year, a protester has interrupted Tony Blair’s appearance at the Leveson inquiry.

The former prime minister is giving evidence to the inquiry on media standards, which is taking place at the Royal Courts of Justice.

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