Chris Reason shaken after robbery in South Africa

Seven News senior reporter Chris Reason is believed to have been the victim of a robbery while reporting on the Oscar Pistorius trial in South Africa.

News Corp reports Reason was returning to his hotel in Pretoria, when he and a cameraman were accosted.

Neither were hurt but are said to be “shaken” by the ordeal.

Update: A Seven spokesperson told TV Tonight:

While reporting on the Oscar Pistorius trial in Pretoria, South Africa, Seven News senior correspondent Chris Reason and camera operator Rob Brown have been the victims of a robbery.

Chris and Rob were returning to their hotel by car on Monday evening, while stopped at a set of traffic lights they were held up at knifepoint.

Neither were injured during the robbery. The only item stolen was a mobile phone.