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Birmingham Man Run Over Following Raise the Colours Attack

5/16/2026

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A man was run over by a van in Stirchley, Birmingham, breaking his leg.
Residents said men with Raise the Colours logos assaulted them before the van struck a bystander.
West Midlands police are reviewing CCTV and social-media footage as Labour MP Al Carns wrote to the chief constable urging measures after complaints.
Activist David Clarke called the incident shocking but unsurprising and urged tougher action against Raise the Colours.

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A man was run over by a van in Stirchley, Birmingham, breaking his leg.
Residents said men with Raise the Colours logos assaulted them before the van struck a bystander.
West Midlands police are reviewing CCTV and social-media footage as Labour MP Al Carns wrote to the chief constable urging measures after complaints.
Activist David Clarke called the incident shocking but unsurprising and urged tougher action against Raise the Colours.