Protestors threw glitter over controversial Dundee-born politician George Galloway as he spoke at Aberdeen University tonight.
Mr Galloway was giving a talk in the university’s New King’s building when a number of protesters in the front row threw glitter at him.
With yellow and green glitter on his suit and hat, the former MP carried on with the event after the incident, which was streamed online.
A police investigation is under way.
Mr Galloway later tweeted: “Someone calling themselves “Trans” and an “anarchist” led a five person attack on me on the platform at Aberdeen University. I continued.
“I now have an unknown substance in my eyes and lungs and feel a little unwell.”
LIVE on #Periscope: A Talk with George Galloway at Aberdeen University #Scotland https://t.co/4RQxg3lQsn
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) November 22, 2016
In live video streamed from the event Mr Galloway is seen thanking organisers before pausing and looking towards the side of the room.
The camera then cuts away but the crowd can then be heard gasping before a woman repeatedly shouts: “Who did that?”
Student Ryan Houghton, who was in attendance at the event at the New King’s building at Aberdeen University said: “Basically we had six individuals who were sat at the front row after having security checks done.
“But as George started speaking they stood up and lobbed three jars of glitter over him.
Someone calling themselves "Trans" and an "anarchist" led a five person attack on me on the platform at Aberdeen University. I continued.
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) November 22, 2016
I know have an unknown substance in my eyes and lungs and feel a little unwell. But the struggle continues:-)
— George Galloway (@georgegalloway) November 22, 2016
“He was covered, and students intervened.
“He just continue as normal, dusted off the glitter and kept going.
“He’s taking questions and stuff. He got a round of applause when someone apologised on behalf of the students.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We can confirm that officers are currently in attendance at High Street, Old Aberdeen in respect of a disturbance.
“A call was received by police in Aberdeen at 7.45pm.
“Enquiries are at an early stage and no further details are available at this time.”
Mr Galloway’s actions were praised by students in attendance at the talk on social media.
Ruaraidh Swainson said: “So sorry about what happened. I was in the audience and I was utterly appalled by what they did! I hope you are OK.”
Derek Gardiner said: “I was in the audience when this happened. I’m sorry this has happened at my University.”
A spokeswoman for Aberdeen University declined to comment due to the ongoing police investigation.
