Man hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant group
Police investigate incident on Thursday after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehicle
TL;DR
- A man was hit by a van and sustained a broken leg requiring surgery in Stirchley, Birmingham.
- The incident occurred after residents attempted to remove union flags erected by the Raise the Colours group.
- Witnesses claim men associated with Raise the Colours were aggressive, and one resident reported being punched.
- Raise the Colours has faced criticism for anti-immigrant rhetoric and has been banned from putting up flags in Oxfordshire.
- The co-founder of Raise the Colours stated the group does not condone violence.
- Local MP Al Carns has been contacted by residents reporting harassment and intimidation by Raise the Colours members.
- Police are investigating the incident, examining the van, and reviewing footage.