Strawberry milkshake has been thrown over UKIP's Carl Benjamin for the second time during an election rally in Salisbury today.

The UKIP European election candidate, who was slammed last month for releasing a video suggesting he 'might' rape Labour MP Jess Phillips, was targeted while he walked through the streets of Salisbury this afternoon.

The dousing was the fourth time protesters have aimed milkshake at Mr Benjamin.

He was soaked with the drink while campaigning in Totnes, Devon, on Sunday, May 12, just days after two protesters tried to throw their drinks over him in Truro, Cornwall on Friday, May 10.

The attacks came after the candidate for South West England sparked fury last month over a tweet he sent to Jess Phillips, the MP for Birmingham Yardley, in 2016, saying 'I wouldn't even rape you'.

In a video posted on April 26 he added: 'With enough pressure, I might cave.'

UKIP European election candidate Carl Benjamin, who was slammed last month for releasing a video suggesting he might rape Labour MP Jess Philips, was targeted while he walked through the streets of Salisbury this afternoon

In the video, after announcing a list of spoof UKIP policies, including invading Spain and restoring the British empire, he said: 'There's been an awful lot of talk about whether I would or wouldn't rape Jess Phillips.

'I've been in a lot of trouble for my hardline stance of not even raping her. I suppose with enough pressure I might cave. But let's be honest, nobody's got that much beer.'

After the attack in Salisbury a spokesman for Wiltshire police said: 'A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of committing a public order offence during a protest in Salisbury city centre this afternoon.

'Officers were in attendance at the protest, and the arrest was made following an incident where a man was assaulted.

'The protest then moved to the Queen Elizabeth Gardens and a dispersal order was authorised for the area, which stated the protest could continue peacefully, but anyone failing to comply with the order would be liable to arrest.

'The protest ended peacefully and those involved later left the area.'

It comes after a McDonald's in Edinburgh was ordered by police to stop the sale of their milkshakes in an effort to prevent further attacks.

He was soaked with another milkshake while campaigning in Totnes, Devon, on Sunday, May 12

A scuffle broke out in Cornwall after a protester tried to throw a milkshake at UKIP's Carl Benjamin on Friday, May 10

It was feared protesters would throw the drink over Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage during yesterday's elections rally in the city.

The 'milk shake' protest has also seen far-right figure Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, targeted.

Signs saying 'we will not be selling milkshakes or ice creams tonight. This is due to a police request given recent events' were displayed on the fast-food chain's windows.

The 'milk shake' protest has also seen far-right figure Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, targeted

And today a tweet sharing an image of Mr Benjamin covered in strawberry milkshake quickly received almost 1,500 likes.

The tweet read: 'Looks like UKIP European election candidate Carl Benjamin was the latest to get the milkshake treatment during a visit to Salisbury today.'

But reaction was mixed as despite some praising the decision to throw the milkshake others said it was 'thuggery'.

One tweet read: 'Whoever threw the milkshake basically admitting they couldn't out debate Carl Benjamin. How sad.'

While another tweet said: 'Ukipper Carl Benjamin gets the milkshake he so richly deserves.'

Tommy Robinson has also had food and drinks thrown at him during the European election campaign.

Former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson was drenched by milkshakes twice in two days as he campaigned in the north-west of England.

The far right activist claimed 'some Muslim supporter' was behind the incident involving an unidentified assailant. Footage of the attack was widely shared online.

Reaction to the images was mixed as despite some praising the decision to throw the milkshake others said it was 'thuggery'

The second encounter took place as the far-right extremist was campaigning in Warrington, Cheshire, and sparked a brawl after his blue striped suit was covered in the sticky McDonald's drink.

In footage taken at the scene, Mr Robinson - who is running as an independent to become an MEP for the North West - can be seen engaged in a discussion with an Asian man and appears to be referencing an earlier altercation in the town centre.

He can be heard telling the man that he was 'overly aggressive' and that 'the only person you pushed was a woman.' But just moments later, the 36-year-old is covered in milkshake before hurling several punches at the man responsible.

Today a tweet posting the image of Mr Benjamin covered in strawberry milkshake quickly received almost 1,500 likes

The Mirror quoted a man named Danny who claimed to have been responsible for throwing the milkshake.

'The police took me away but they told me they weren't going to do anything, they just wanted me out of that situation,' he told the newspaper.

He told Asian Image: 'He just kept talking to me. I kept moving location. I was the only Asian guy there.

'I said to him I do not wish to speak to you on or off camera. I just got annoyed with him. A milkshake 'slipped' out of my hand.'

Tommy Robinson and James Goddard campaigned in Bootle, Merseyside today as demonstrators sat in the road to block traffic, chanted and waved anti-racist placards.

More than 50 police officers separated the group from Robinson’s supporters, who shouted: 'Tommy’s going to be your MEP.'

And a rally in Oldham turned violent yesterday when protesters threw eggs and bricks at Tommy Robinson's supporters.

Tommy Robinson and James Goddard campaigned in Bootle, Merseyside today as demonstrators sat in the road to block traffic, chanted and waved anti-racist placards

Police kept supporters and counter-demonstrators apart but clashed with counter-demonstrators ahead of Tommy Robinson's arrival

In a video shared on YouTube by Robinson's close-associate Danny Tommo he says bricks were being thrown.

Greater Manchester Police said those responsible for acting in 'such a disgusting way' would be identified and brought in for questioning.

The force said no-one was seriously injured in the disturbance, and reports someone had been stabbed were false.

Chief Superintendent Neil Evans said speculation was 'unhelpful', but urged anyone with footage to come forward.

In a statement released today, he said: 'For the small few who ruin this for everyone else, let me be clear; you can expect to be identified, investigated by us and brought in for questioning.

'Everyone should be able to exercise their right to free speech but when people hide behind this to hurl objects and abuse and act in such a disgusting way, there simply is no excuse.'