A woman who threw a milkshake over Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in Clacton has avoided jail – despite having admitting to the offence.
OnlyFans model Victoria Thomas Bowen, from the Essex seaside town, had previously admitted to assault by beating and criminal damage after covering the Reform UK leader with the drink back in June.
As Farage was leaving Clacton-on-Sea’s Moon and Starfish pub, Thomas Bowen emerged from the crowd and launched the milkshake at him, Essex Police said.
She then left the area but was “quickly” arrested in the town centre, the force added.
Victoria Thomas Bowen had previously admitted to assault by beating and criminal damage
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Farage fell victim to the milkshake-throwing after he left a pub in Clacton back in June
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The 25-year-old had also pleaded guilty to causing £17.50 worth of damage to a jacket belonging to Farage’s security officer, James Woolfenden.
After her plea back in October, Essex Police’s Detective Chief Inspector Rob Huddleston said: “It is vital that democracy is allowed to take place and we police without fear or favour.
“Disagreeing with someone’s political views is not an excuse to use violence or intimidation.
“Elected officials and people standing for elected office, like any member of the public, must be allowed to go about their business without fear for their safety.”
At Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, she was handed a 13-week sentence, suspended for 12 months.
Thomas Bowen was also ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.
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