British police have charged a 28-year-old man for using threatening behavior after he threw objects at Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s Reform Party, during an election campaign event.
This incident marks the second attack on Farage, an anti-immigration campaigner, since he announced his candidacy for next month’s election.
Last week, a 25-year-old woman was charged with assault for throwing a drink in his face.
According to Sky News, Farage has now been offered additional private security by Britain’s interior ministry.
On Tuesday, Farage was traveling through Barnsley in northern England, waving to crowds from an open-top bus, when a man threw what appeared to be large pieces of broken stone at him.
The objects missed Farage, as shown in footage shared on social media.
On Wednesday, police stated that they had charged Josh Greally with using threatening, abusive, and insulting words and behavior with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence.
Farage, known for his euroscepticism and anti-immigration stance, has been a polarizing figure in Britain. Following the latest attack, he asserted that he would not be intimidated by a “violent left-wing mob.”
While the interior ministry refrained from commenting on specific security measures for individuals, officials noted that all election candidates receive personal security guidance, situational awareness briefings, and cyber security assistance.
Those deemed at risk are also provided with close protection.
The issue of lawmaker safety has gained prominence in Britain.
Earlier this year, several politicians expressed concerns to Reuters about their safety due to public anger over Gaza.
Greally has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on June 26, according to the police statement.