Protester charged for ‘abusing’ feminist

A 25-year-old has been charged with threatening and abusive behaviour after a women’s rights event at Edinburgh University earlier this month.

The person was cautioned and charged by Police Scotland after it was reported to them that Julie Bindel – a leading UK feminist – had been verbally abused and “almost punched”.

The campaigner had been speaking about male violence towards women at a discussion on the future of women’s rights at the university’s George Square campus. The incident occurred when she left the building.

A report will be sent to procurator fiscal, which will decide on the next steps. A police spokesperson said: “A 25-year-old has been charged in connection with a report of threatening and abusive behaviour.”