Paul Crowther, 32, charged after Brexit party leader had drink thrown at him in Newcastle

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A man has been charged with common assault and criminal damage after Nigel Farage had a milkshake thrown at him while on a walkabout in Newcastle city centre.

The Brexit party leader’s suit was left covered in the drink after the incident at about 1pm on Monday and he was quickly hurried away from the scene by staff.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Farage after the incident. Photograph: Tom Wilkinson/PA

On Tuesday, Northumbria police said Paul Crowther, 32, had been charged with common assault and criminal damage. Crowther, of Throckley in Newcastle, is due to appear before magistrates in North Tyneside on 18 June.

Describing the incident, a force spokesman said: “At around 1pm, a 55-year-old man had a milkshake thrown at him in the city centre. A 32-year-old man was detained at the scene and arrested by police.

“He has now been charged with common assault and criminal damage.”

An empty Five Guys banana and salted caramel milkshake cup was left on the ground following the incident.