# Farage campaign security guard was facing rape charge

A security guard who protected Nigel Farage on the campaign trail was facing a rape charge, The Guardian reported. The case raises questions about how private security staff protecting high-profile political figures are vetted.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/30/security-guard-who-protected-nigel-farage-jailed-ryan-dinnage) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:45 GMT