George Galloway has been ‘attacked’ with glitter while delivering a speech at an Aberdeen university tonight.

The incident, which was partially captured on Periscope, happened at the start of a speech he was giving at the University of Aberdeen.

Members of the audience threw glitter at him before being escorted out of the theatre.

Warning: The video below contains some bad language.

LIVE on #Periscope: A Talk with George Galloway at Aberdeen University #Scotland https://t.co/4RQxg3lQsn — George Galloway (@georgegalloway) November 22, 2016

As he was about to start his speech six people jumped up from the front row of the New Kings 6 lecture theatre and shouted at him.

Speaking to the Evening Express after the incident, George Galloway said: “I was attacked physically on the stage in an attempt by students to stop me from speaking.”

I know have an unknown substance in my eyes and lungs and feel a little unwell. But the struggle continues:-) — George Galloway (@georgegalloway) November 22, 2016

Ryan Houghton, who was in the theatre at the time, said: “Just as George Galloway was about to speak six individuals near the front got up and launched three jars of glitter at him.

“He was covered but didn’t suffer physical harm. He carried on the talk.”

Following the ordeal the former MPs staff and students escorted the individuals out of the theatre.

As a result more security was brought into the theatre in order to calm the situation.

The 62-year-old was attending an event held by the Politics and International Relations Society called “An Evening with George Galloway”.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm officers were in attendance at the High Street, Old Aberdeen following reports of a disturbance.

“A call was received by police in Aberdeen at approximately 7.45pm.

“Inquires are at an early stage and no further details are available at this time.”

A University of Aberdeen spokeswoman said: “George Galloway has contacted the police regarding the incident.

“It’s now a police matter.”