Who is Alyssa Phillip, the firebrand activist who has dominated headlines since her friend, Kaia Sealy, was severely injured in a police-involved shooting in January in which Sealy’s common-law husband, Joshua Samaroo, was killed?

The Sunday Express made several attempts to secure a sit-down interview with Phillip to learn more about her background and motivations. However, Phillip was focused on organising protests in support of Sealy, who is facing eight charges including manslaughter, and for whom warrants have been issued.

Instead, the Sunday Express spoke yesterday with Mariah Walcott, another prominent figure in the movement supporting Sealy.