Watch as Nigel Farage hit by milkshake during Brexit Party campaign

Nigel Farage has been covered in milkshake during a campaign walkabout in Newcastle.
Nigel Farage had a milkshake thrown at him while in Newcastle. Picture: GettyNigel Farage had a milkshake thrown at him while in Newcastle. Picture: Getty
Nigel Farage had a milkshake thrown at him while in Newcastle. Picture: Getty

The Brexit Party leader became the latest victim of a protest which has seen other European election candidates such as Ukip's Carl Benjamin and ex-English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson suffer similar attacks.

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Mr Farage was led away by security as a person was dragged away by a Police Community Support Officer and was later seen in handcuffs.The politician had just given a short speech at the city's Monument as part of a tour of the country ahead of polling day on Thursday.Last week, police apparently ordered a McDonald's outlet near a Brexit Party campaign rally to stop selling milkshakes and ice cream, the restaurant's staff have said.