Ofcom is assessing yesterday’s edition of This Morning after presenter Eamonn Holmes commented on conspiracy theories linking the rollout of 5G mobile technology with the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

The broadcast regulator has received 419 complaints about Holmes’ comments and said it is assessing the programme as a priority.

Holmes was responding to comments from fellow presenter Alice Beer that the false link between 5G and Covid-19, which has led to arson attacks on mobile masts in the UK, is “not true” and “incredibly stupid”.