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Tristan Kirk

Sir Ian McKellen’s agent claims YouTube activist jumped on to his bonnet in ‘Gandalf Corner’ confrontation

Paul Lyon-Maris leaving Southwark Crown Court where he is accused of dangerous driving and common assault after he allegedly drove at cycling activist Michael Van Erp before carrying him on the bonnet of his Range Rover

(Picture: PA)

Sir Ian McKellen’s agent says he was “surprised and intimidated” when he drove with an activist YouTuber on the bonnet of his Range Rover, a court heard.

Paul Lyon-Maris, 60, is accused of twice driving into 50-year-old Michael van Erp at a junction dubbed “Gandalf Corner” in a row over an illegal right turn.

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