A man is set to be sentenced for throwing objects at Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage during the General Election campaign. Josh Greally, 28, was arrested in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, for throwing a coffee cup and another object at Mr. Farage while he was on his battle bus. Fortunately, neither of the objects hit the politician as he was on the top deck of the bus.
Greally, from Damsbrook Drive, Clowne, Derbyshire, appeared in court in June and pleaded guilty to a public order offence. Judge Tim Spruce requested a pre-sentence report and scheduled Greally’s sentencing for August 28 at the same court. The judge reminded the defendant that all sentencing options are open.
During the court appearance, Greally, with a shaven head, wore a pink shirt, black trousers, and a black mask. He did not respond to reporters’ questions as he left the court after admitting to using threatening, abusive, or insulting words and behavior with the intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence.
Judge Spruce acknowledged that it was concerning that a politician had been targeted and mentioned that the incident was even more serious as it occurred during a General Election campaign. The prosecutor, Kirsty Pearson, highlighted the seriousness of the situation, especially since the objects thrown could not be clearly identified from the mobile phone footage of the incident.
The incident took place in a construction workers’ area where Greally threw the object towards the Reform UK campaign bus while it was parked in the town centre. He was swiftly arrested by the police after being recorded by several individuals. Mr. Farage, who was speaking to supporters from the bus, had to duck when the objects were thrown, causing a disturbance among his supporters and journalists.
Later on, Mr. Farage described the incident as “pretty nasty,” and it was condemned by politicians from various parties. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the matter to Greally, who had no prior criminal record.
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