Watch: far-right flag-fanatics run over victim, attack locals

A group of far-right flag-fanatics have been filmed attacking passersby in Birmingham before they ran over a man in a hit-and-run attack. The victim was hospitalised with a broken leg that required surgery to insert a pin into the shattered bone.

Around ten residents had gone along the main road in the Stirchley area of the city removing flags put up by the group. The ‘patriot’ thugs took offence and turned up to show their love for England by assaulting peaceful residents:

@birmingham.live 🚨Conflict between a Raise the Colours masked man and others occurred in Birmingham last night🚨 #birmingham #westmidlands #flags ♬ original sound – birmingham.live

The arrogant bullies reportedly also posted footage to their own groups.

Far-right denial

The hit-and-run victim was run down shortly after the filmed incidents. Police recovered an abandoned van nearby, which witnesses said bore the same ‘Raise the Colours’ logo. The group has denied that it condones violence.

Further far-right violence is feared on Saturday 16 May as supporters of fascist ‘Tommy Robinson’ march across London, protected by police.