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Police Investigate Alleged Street Assault on 19-Year-Old Reform Council Leader

The report has triggered a dispute over inflammatory language that Labour says played no role.

Overview

  • Warwickshire Police said they are investigating an assault reported at 2am on Saturday in Nuneaton after a man said he was pushed by another man.
  • Reform UK’s George Finch and a female friend reported being attacked and subjected to insults including “racist” and “fascist.”
  • Finch and Nigel Farage attributed the confrontation to hostile rhetoric toward Reform, citing criticism at Labour’s conference and remarks by Green leader Zack Polanski.
  • Labour condemned the incident and said it was categorically incorrect to suggest Keir Starmer or the party bore any responsibility.
  • Finch said there were no lasting injuries from the late-night incident, though he and his friend were left shocked.