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United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly egged in Melbourne park, police investigating

The footage of the incident was shared to social media by an activist group

Police are investigating after United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly was egged during a rally at a park in Melbourne's inner south-east.

In footage posted online, Mr Kelly can be seen sitting in Fawkner Park in South Yarra when a woman walks up behind him and cracks an egg over his head.

In the footage, which the ABC has chosen to publish without sound, the assailant yells at Mr Kelly and he responds "you're a disgrace".

Police said it was believed two women were involved in the attack on the 58-year-old MP, who was uninjured.

Police said in a statement a witness on a bike then followed the women as they ran to a vehicle waiting nearby.

Police said the cyclist parked his bike in front of the car, before the male driver of the car allegedly ran over his foot, causing minor injuries.

The cyclist then followed the car to nearby Toorak Road, where the driver exchanged details with the cyclist before driving away with the two women.

Police are still investigating the identity of those involved.

A spokesperson for Mr Kelly condemned the egging and said they anticipated the perpetrators would be punished.

"It's disappointing that during an electoral campaign somebody would assault somebody expressing ideas," the spokesperson said.

"Craig Kelly is well, he's a courageous man who will be back on the campaign trail tomorrow.

"We expect charges."

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