Police attend George Galloway ‘glitter’ incident at Aberdeen University

George Galloway.

Police were called to Aberdeen University following reports that a group of protesters had thrown glitter over former MP George Galloway.

The incident was said to have happened as Mr Galloway gave a talk in the university’s New King’s building.

He tweeted that he had an “unknown substance in my eyes and lungs” but added later that he was “feeling better… just needed a good shower”.

Police confirmed they had been called to a disturbance at 19:45.

Mr Galloway, who is from Dundee, also tweeted: “Someone calling themselves “Trans” and an “anarchist” led a five person attack on me on the platform at Aberdeen University. I continued.”

He also said on Twitter that his pregnant wife had leapt forward to defend him.

A Police Scotland spokesman said officers had attended High Street in Old Aberdeen following reports of a disturbance.

“Inquiries are at an early stage and no further details are available at this time,” he said.(bbcnews)