Ex-Corrie star Craig Kelly slammed for saying ‘Boris Johnson should be shot’
FORMER Coronation Street star Craig Kelly has been slammed for saying Boris Johnson should be SHOT.
Craig, 48, took aim at the new Prime Minister at a TV fan event that was being broadcast on YouTube.
The actor suggested getting someone to shoot Boris, 55, was the best way to stop him running the country, the reports.
He told the crowd: “He is such a stain. He needs to be gone as quick as possible.”
He then added: “Maybe we could shoot him.”
The actor then backtracked, saying: “I’m joking. This is on YouTube… I’m joking. It’s being watched by the Government."
SAFETY CONCERNS
Craig’s controversial remarks come amid concerns over the safety of politicians.
Westminster insiders fear a higher risk of being targeted as a result of Brexit.
Labour MP Jo Cox was shot and stabbed to death outside her constituency surgery in Yorkshire three years ago.
And last week, a pro-Brexit campaigner was sent to prison for taunting former Tory MP Heidi Allen with "threatening” tweets.
In May, Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage had a milkshake thrown at him in Newcastle during his campaign.
'Corbynista' Paul Crowther, 32, was charged with common assault and criminal damage, cops confirmed.
In June, comedian Jo Brand was accused of "inciting violence" after she said politicians should have battery acid thrown at them instead of milkshakes.
The telly star, 61, was appearing on BBC Radio 4 when she joked about recent milkshake attacks on politicians, which included one hurled at the Brexit Party leader.
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