'There was no gun': Protester behind security alert says he held only an anti-Trump sign

A protester who caused a Donald Trump security alert has claimed the Republican's fans kicked and choked him - for holding a SIGN.

Austyn Crites, who is a Republican, spoke out after the billionaire was bundled off stage by US Secret Service agents last night at a rally in Reno, Nevada.

The alert was sparked when someone shouted "gun!" - but the 33-year-old said he was simply holding a sign that said "Republicans against Trump". More