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Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary hit with cream pies by eco-protesters

Michael O’Leary undeterred by attack

The outspoken boss of Ryanair was splattered in the face with a pair of cream pies by climate protesters in Brussels this morning.

Michael O’Leary was about to deliver a press conference in the Belgian capital when he was ambushed by the eco-activists.

The Irish businessman was appearing outside the European Union headquarters to deliver a petition to the commission urging a change in the law to protect overflights in Europe at times of industrial action.

O’Leary ducked his head down to avoid a potential blow as the first protester hit him with a pie. A second woman approached from behind, hitting him with a second pie.

“Welcome to Belgium!”, the activists cheered as they ran off. O’Leary replied “Well done!” with a smile.

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