Ricky Gervais has condemned the man who threw
milkshake at Nigel Farage saying he "deserves a smack
in the mouth".
milkshake at Nigel Farage saying he "deserves a smack
in the mouth".
The Office star claimed Paul Crowther - who has been
charged with common assault and criminal damage after a
milkshake was thrown over the leader of the Brexit Party in
Newcastle - was not demonstrating a good political argument.
charged with common assault and criminal damage after a
milkshake was thrown over the leader of the Brexit Party in
Newcastle - was not demonstrating a good political argument.
TV presenter Gary Lineker has backed the comedian's opinion
ahead of the European Parliamentary elections, which take place
today.
ahead of the European Parliamentary elections, which take place
today.
Gervais, 57, tweeted: "I voted remain. I would still like to stay in
Europe. I will argue with people who disagree me, always
respecting their right to do so. What I won't do is throw things at
them. That would mean I had run out of good arguments. It would
also mean I deserve a smack in the mouth." AOL
Europe. I will argue with people who disagree me, always
respecting their right to do so. What I won't do is throw things at
them. That would mean I had run out of good arguments. It would
also mean I deserve a smack in the mouth." AOL
