02/05/2014
Man Charged With Egging Nigel Farage
A man who threw eggs at Nigel Farage during the politician's campaign visit to Nottingham has been charged.
According to reports, 33-year-old Frederick Glenister was charged in connection with the alleged assault in Wheeler Gate in the city at around 1.30pm on Thursday.
He has been released on bail and will appear before city magistrates on 22 May.
Mr Farage, the leader of UKIP, was hit by an egg as he arrived in Nottingham to garner support for his party colleagues in the upcoming European elections. After the incident, Farage retreated to his chauffeur-driven car and abandoning a planned walkabout of the area.
(JP)
According to reports, 33-year-old Frederick Glenister was charged in connection with the alleged assault in Wheeler Gate in the city at around 1.30pm on Thursday.
He has been released on bail and will appear before city magistrates on 22 May.
Mr Farage, the leader of UKIP, was hit by an egg as he arrived in Nottingham to garner support for his party colleagues in the upcoming European elections. After the incident, Farage retreated to his chauffeur-driven car and abandoning a planned walkabout of the area.
(JP)
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