Eugene Goodman hailed for guiding Mitt Romney to safety

Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is being called a hero for a second time after footage shown at the impeachment trial shows him directing Mitt Romney away from an advancing mob.

In the video, the officer is seen notifying Mr Romney that the rioters were heading in his direction and guiding him away.

The Utah senator, an unpopular figure among Trump supporters, said he looked forward to thanking the police officer for his actions.

Officer Goodman was already being praised for his bravery that day, after singlehandedly steering a mob away from the Senate chambers.

Video footage showed him just steps ahead of rioters as they chase him up a flight of stairs.

Mr Goodman is then seen glancing towards the Senate entrance before luring the men in the opposite direction.

Five people, including a police officer, died as a result of the riots.