An OnlyFans model has admitted milkshaking Nigel Farage following a campaign event in Clacton.
Victoria Thomas Bowen, 25, of St Osyth Road, Clacton, admitted offences of assault by beating and criminal damage when she appeared for trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday, 21st October 2024.
Assault by beating is an offence under section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. It has a maximum sentence of 26 weeks' custody and/or an unlimited fine. You can read more about this particular offence in my earlier article on the topic.
Professional attention seeker Thomas Bowen was filmed throwing a banana milkshake at Mr Farage as he left the Moon and Starfish pub on Tuesday, 4th June 2024.
The assault resulted in £17.50 worth of damage being caused to the jacket of a member of Mr Farage's team.
The immature influencer later told police that she "does not regret" throwing the milkshake. She added that she "does not agree with [Mr Farage's] political views" and acted because she "had the opportunity".
Thomas Bowen appeared for trial before District Judge Tan Ikram, the Deputy Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate), earlier this morning. Despite "strongly protesting her innocence" at earlier hearings, she changed her plea to one of guilty.
In a victim personal statement, Mr Farage said: "This incident caused me concern as I have only been going about my job."
Addressing the defendant, DJ Ikram said: "You have pleaded guilty to, in my judgement, two serious charges.
"This was an unprovoked, targeted attack now on an elected Member of Parliament.
"I take a serious view of these offences. I am seeking a pre-sentence report which will consider all options for sentence."
Thomas Bowen was granted unconditional bail until her sentencing on Monday, 16th December 2024.
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