Man charged after objects thrown at Nigel Farage while Reform leader was out campaigning

Now, South Yorkshire Police has confirmed Josh Greally, 28, has been charged with using threatening behaviour towards Nigel Farage.

A Police spokesperson yesterday said: "We have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of public order offences following disorder in Barnsley town centre today.

They continued: "It is believed that the man threw objects from a nearby construction area. A suspect was quickly detained and remains in police custody."

Speaking at a rally in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday, the Reform UK leader described the situation as "very difficult because I actually like going out meeting people".

He said: "All I can say is that whilst it’s concerning and whilst of course it does make me thoughtful and I may need to change tactics, slightly.

"But I’m going to make one promise to you… and my promise is this: I will not surrender to the mob, I will not stop campaigning, this democratic process has to continue."

Politicians from other parties joined Mr Farage in condemning "violence" towards General Election candidates.

Home Secretary James Cleverly said: "There must be no place for violence and intimidation in our politics and these actions should be condemned by everyone."

Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Barnsley South Stephanie Peacock said: "Intimidation has no place in our politics. I condemn the violence we saw in Barnsley town centre today."

It comes just one week after Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, was charged with assault by beating and criminal damage when a milkshake was thrown over Farage after he left a Wetherspoons pub in Essex.