Pictures of the attacker are currently appearing on BBC News channel. He is about 40 years old and wearing a check shirt. He is covered with shaving foam.
It did appear to be what is legally known as "a proper smack". Contempt of parliament has just been mentioned, what is likely to happen to the protester?
I knew it. The police shouldn't have arrested her before this hearing. She's using it as an excuse not to answer questions as feared. Found time to go to the hairdressers I see.