Large Black

When he was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist last year, he had to sit on a large black throne - suitably adorned with skulls and a giant bat.

Thompson said that Mr Boelter arrived at the Hoffman home disguised as a police officer in a large black car with emergency lights on the vehicle.

“As a large Black man,” he said, his physicality and the barrier-breaking nature of his candidacy were self-evident.

Not far from the Royal Hotel, we met Gaynor, who is whizzing around on her mobility scooter, wearing large black sunglasses.

It is believed he has bought a large black rucksack and new clothing, thought to be a grey tracksuit top and a red t-shirt.