Shoppers and families enjoying a Saturday afternoon in the city centre watched helplessly as the EDL supporter broke free from police ranks to attack the innocent man outside St Stephen’s shopping centre in Ferensway.
The EDL marcher had to be dragged off the man, who had blood pouring from his head and his face, while children were playing on a funfair ride just yards away.
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| Shoppers watch as police arrest the EDL marcher. Photo: This Is Hull |
He was wrestled to the ground by police while shoppers and passers by rushed to the aid of the injured man before the attacker was led away in handcuffs, screaming abuse.
A friend of the man who was attacked, who asked not to be identified, reportedly said: “We had banners saying we were proud to be part of a multi-cultural Hull. One broke free from the ranks and started battering him, took him to the ground, dragging him all over the place.
“We came out to say that the vast majority of Hull people don't agree with any of this and we want to live peacefully together."
The attack happened just minutes after around 300 EDL supporters set off on a protest march through Hull.
Humberside Police have confirmed a 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack.
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