Police called after former MP targeted by group of protesters while giving lecture

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Police were called to Aberdeen University after George Galloway was bombarded with glitter.

The former MP was giving a lecture on Tuesday evening when he was targeted by a group of five protesters who covered him in glitter. They were ejected from the lecture hall and Galloway continued his talk.

Galloway, who is from Dundee, tweeted: “Someone calling themselves ‘Trans’ and an ‘anarchist’ led a five person attack on me on the platform at Aberdeen University. I continued.”

Galloway said he had been left feeling “unwell”, tweeting: “I know [sic] have an unknown substance in my eyes and lungs and feel a little unwell. But the struggle continues:-).”



He added that his pregnant wife had “leapt forward” to defend him during the attack.

George Galloway (@georgegalloway) Someone calling themselves "Trans" and an "anarchist" led a five person attack on me on the platform at Aberdeen University. I continued.

Police confirmed they were called to the university at 7.45pm. A Police Scotland spokesman said officers had attended High Street in Old Aberdeen following reports of a disturbance. “Inquiries are at an early stage and no further details are available at this time,” he said.

George Galloway (@georgegalloway) I know have an unknown substance in my eyes and lungs and feel a little unwell. But the struggle continues:-)

Galloway told his followers on Wednesday that he was “feeling better” after a good shower.

George Galloway (@georgegalloway) Feeling better thanks to all; just needed a good shower. Thought not as much as the "Student Left" who attacked me & tried vainly to stop me

Politics student Finlay Rowden apologised to Galloway, saying: “I could say this a million times but it still wouldn’t be enough. I really do say sorry from the bottom of my heart.”

He added that he was proud to have organised the event but felt “ashamed that some morons let the university down”.