OnlyFans Model Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Nigel Farage with Milkshake During Campaign Rally
October 22, 2024During her police interview, Bowen claimed she did not intend for the milkshake cup to hit Farage directly, but admitted her actions were impulsive.
Deputy Senior District Judge Tan Ikram described the act as a 'violent and unprovoked attack' on an elected official and adjourned sentencing to December 16.
Bowen has been granted unconditional bail, with her next court hearing scheduled for the same date as her sentencing.
Prosecutor Nishma Shah revealed that Thomas-Bowen acted out of disagreement with Farage's political views after seeing his event advertised online.
After the event, Bowen posted a provocative photo on Instagram mocking Farage, which he later responded to in a video.
The court was informed that Bowen admitted causing £17.50 worth of damage to a jacket belonging to Farage's security officer.
Victoria Thomas-Bowen, a 25-year-old OnlyFans model, pleaded guilty to assault by beating after throwing a banana milkshake over Nigel Farage during the recent general election campaign.
The incident took place outside the Moon and Starfish Wetherspoon pub in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on June 4, as Farage was leaving a rally.
Farage, who is currently the MP for Clacton, was left with milkshake splattered across his suit, though he reported no injuries from the incident.
Bowen's defense attorney noted that the case had attracted significant public attention and threats against her.
Following the incident, Bowen was arrested within 15 minutes, as bystanders and the press pursued her.
Initially denying the charges, Bowen changed her plea to guilty just before her trial was set to begin at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
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The Guardian • Oct 21, 2024
Woman who threw milkshake over Nigel Farage admits assaultThe Independent • Oct 21, 2024
Woman who threw McDonald’s milkshake at Nigel Farage admits assaultThe Independent • Oct 21, 2024
Nigel Farage waves to supporters outside court as woman admits throwing milkshake over himExpress.co.uk • Oct 21, 2024
Woman who threw milkshake at Nigel Farage admits assault