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Man arrested on suspicion of egg ‘assault’ on Corbyn

epa07411376 British Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn (C) visits Finsbury Park Mosque on the occasion of 'Visit My Mosque Day', in Central London, Britain, 03 March 2019. VisitMyMosque Day is a national annual campaign facilitated by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) encouraging 250+ mosques across the UK to hold open days to welcome in their neighbours from all faiths. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER

Sky News and the Independent report that A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an egg was thrown at Jeremy Corbyn in north London.

The Labour leader was allegedly targeted while visiting Muslim Welfare House in Finsbury Park on Saturday afternoon.

The Guardian reports a party source saying that Corbyn was not hurt in the incident and would be continuing with his plans for the day.

Sky News reported that the arrested man was believed to be a pro-Brexit campaigner.

Via Sky News – Independent