Woman facing charges after Nigel Farage milkshake incident in Clacton

A woman has been charged with assault after a banana milkshake was thrown over Nigel Farage.

The Reform UK leader was leaving a pub in Clacton-on-Sea on Tuesday having launched his general election candidacy for the constituency.

Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, is due to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 2 July charged with assault by beating and criminal damage, Essex Police said.

A 44-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker has been released and will face no further action.

Mr Farage announced on Monday that he would take up the role of Reform UK leader and stand for the Clacton seat.

The general election is due to take place on Thursday, 4 July.

The other candidates announced as standing in Clacton so far are:

Giles Watling, Conservative Party

Jovan Owusu-Nepaul, Labour Party

Matthew Bensilum, Liberal Democrats

Natasha Osben, Green Party

A full list will be published on the BBC News website after nominations close on Friday.