ALT A graphic with a quote from Mayor Helen Godwin that says: "I pride myself on talking to people across the West Country every day, being open and accessible, including my usual question time slots with our scrutiny committee today. That's an important part of our democracy and something I really enjoy as part of the job. But today, as I tried to leave the room, a group of people ran after me - shouting. A man followed me into a lift and refused to leave, despite being asked repeatedly. People, particularly women, will understand just how scary this was. I felt trapped and unsafe. The police had to be called, and they are now investigating. Aggression is not activism, and tactics like this designed to intimidate politicians have no place in our society."