Charges for half-baked protest

A DEVOUT Christian who smashed a pie into Qantas CEO Alan Joyce’s face to protest gay marriage has been charged with assault, trespassing and damage.

The 67-year-old – who local media identified as former farmer Tony Overheu – walked on stage at a business breakfast event in Perth on Tuesday and shoved a lemon meringue pie into the Irishman’s face.

Mr Joyce said he would continue to speak up on marriage equality despite the incident.

Mr Overheu is due to appear in court on June 7.