UK Man Hanging Flags 'Firebombed' and Seriously Injured in Attack

[CharlieH]

 

 

A man reportedly suffered injuries from a firebomb attack while putting up St George’s cross flags in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The incident unfolded just after midnight on Saturday, August 23, as he and a group of friends were attaching flags to lampposts to display their national pride.

 

Footage shared on social media by an account named Thyme to Crusade captured the chaotic scene, showing flames dangerously close to the rear tyres of a stationary vehicle. A voice in the video could be heard describing the situation: "Putting flags up, got petrol bombed." The recording then abruptly cut to a bloodied man, identified only as "Louis," waiting for emergency medical services to arrive.

 

Witnesses at the scene claimed the attack involved a petrol bomb that struck the car, directly impacting Louis and causing visible injuries. An onlooker described those responsible as "cowards and scumbags," condemning the violent act.

Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed receiving reports of an assault on Fairlands Way in Stevenage at approximately 12:09 am. Chief Inspector Sarah Gilbertson, who is overseeing the case, stated that officers responded promptly to the scene and spoke with the injured man. Louis had sustained a laceration to his head, believed to be caused by a glass bottle filled with a lit rag.

 

Following the attack, Louis was taken to Lister Hospital in Stevenage to receive necessary treatment for his injuries. Authorities are treating the incident as a targeted attack, though the motivations behind it remain unclear.

 

In an official statement, Chief Inspector Gilbertson addressed the local community, emphasizing that this was an isolated incident with no broader threat to public safety. "I know this will concern people living locally, but I would like to reassure the community that this was a contained incident," she said. She assured residents that the police are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the assault and to bring those responsible to justice.

 

The incident has added fuel to ongoing debates surrounding national flag displays, patriotism, and the tensions they can sometimes incite. The act of raising national flags, often seen as expressions of pride and identity, has occasionally been marred by controversy and conflict, especially in areas with diverse populations and varying political sentiments.

 

Community leaders and local authorities are urging calm and encouraging dialogue to address underlying tensions peacefully. Meanwhile, Hertfordshire Constabulary continues to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information related to the attack to come forward. They are hopeful that community cooperation will aid in swiftly resolving the case.

 

As the investigation progresses, heightened awareness of the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community solidarity and resilience in times of adversity. The broader implications of such events highlight the need for continued efforts toward understanding and unity in diverse communities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Express 2025-08-24

 

 

 

[Kinnock]

One of the new UK 'guests' getting worried that his unwilling host think he's overstayed his welcome.  

[quake]

The truth.

 

 

[TedG]

Damn, the dude was fire bombed over a flag.   What is wrong with people?  

[wombat]

I guess the enemy has started using vigilantes?

Fire bombing is just not cricket

[Dionigi]

Not the picture shown here but I just love the pictures of patriots flying the union flag upside down

[Gsxrnz]

Stop changing the language. It's called a Molotov Cocktail.

 

And Brits better get used to them - the British public don't have guns, so when they figure out that a hurled brick doesn't really cut the mustard, the Molotov Cocktail will be the weapon of choice when the current civil disobedience morphs into the inevitable civil war.

 

Unless the old IRA have a stash of weaponry left over from the troubles, the best a citizen militia could muster is a few rook rifles and some .22's. Maybe the US will declare the UK as a state in need of democratization and boatloads of armaments will be smuggled in under dark via the Cornish coast. Don't scoff - I could see Trump doing just that.