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.