Nigel Farage has been offered additional security by the Home Office following incidents where a milkshake and other items were thrown at him during his campaign for the general election.

It comes after the Reform UK leader was targeted with a cup and another object while he was on a party battle bus in Barnsley, South Yorkshire on Tuesday.

Last week, a milkshake was launched at the 60-year-old in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

Two people have been charged over the incidents.

Following the attacks, the Home Office is believed to have contacted Farage to offer additional private security.

Police bosses have said it is hard to determine the intentions of people in crowds while candidates are out speaking to members of the public.

They added that many would-be MPs may not want to be placed in a bubble.

Over recent months, the number of crime reports relating to MPs has significantly dropped.