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VANCOUVER — A CBC journalist who was kissed by a stranger on live TV has received an apology, but she’s still being attacked by others online for making a complaint to police.

Megan Batchelor was reporting from a music festival in Squamish, B.C., north of Vancouver, Friday when a stranger came up from behind, kissed her on the cheek at the same time as he took a picture of the event.

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Daniel Davies, 17, later reached out to her in a direct message on Twitter to identify himself and say he was sorry.

Batchelor had said she would leave it up to police whether they press charges.

On Tuesday, the CBC reported that the RCMP in Squamish had decided not to recommend charges against Davis.

Staff Sgt. Brian Cumming told the network that officers have spoken to all parties involved and are “satisfied no further action is needed so the file has been closed.”

Batchelor said Davies’ apology and feelings seemed very sincere.