Man charged over egg attack on Nigel Farage
A 33-year-old man has been charged with common assault after UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage was struck by an egg during a campaign visit.
Nottinghamshire Police said Frederick Glenister was charged in connection with an alleged assault in Wheeler Gate, Nottingham, at around 1.30pm on Thursday.
Mr Farage was egged as he arrived in the city to rally support in the East Midlands for Ukip candidates in the European elections.
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Hide AdHe quickly got back into his chauffeur-driven car, abandoning a planned walkabout of the city, and went to nearby pub, the Bell Inn, where he spoke to media and supporters over a pint of Robin Hood Ale.