Nigel Farage milkshake attack: Man charged with assault Published duration 21 May 2019 Related Topics The UK’s European elections 2019

image copyright PA image caption The politician had just given a speech at the city's Monument when he was covered in milkshake

A man has been charged with assaulting Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage by throwing a milkshake at him.

The Brexit Party leader had given a speech in Newcastle on Monday ahead of the European elections when a drink was thrown at him.

Paul Crowther, 32, of Throckley, Newcastle, has been charged with common assault and criminal damage relating to Mr Farage's microphones.