Nigel Farage Criticizes Suspended Sentence for Milkshake Attack

Victoria Thomas Bowen, who threw a milkshake at the Reform UK leader during his campaign, avoids immediate jail time but faces rehabilitation and community service.

Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, was sentenced to 13 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, after pleading guilty to assaulting Nigel Farage and causing minor property damage.
The attack occurred on June 4, 2024, in Clacton-on-Sea, where Farage was campaigning to become an MP; he was later elected to represent the area.
Farage described the incident as humiliating and raised concerns about growing threats to political figures, citing it as part of a broader security issue.
Deputy senior district judge Tan Ikram labeled the attack an assault on parliamentary democracy and noted a troubling rise in threats and violence against politicians.
Bowen must complete 120 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity days, and pay financial compensation, while her defense highlighted mental health challenges and threats she has received since the incident.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation