A campaigner who threw a milkshake over Tommy Robinson after he says he was taunted by the EDL founder's entourage claims he is getting death threats.
Danyaal Mahmud, 23, has been hailed as a symbol of a protest movement against the European election candidate after he doused Robinson with milkshake in Warrington.
But Mr Mahmud said last Thursday's altercation - in which Robinson was seen bashing him over the head - and the ensuing notoriety has left him feeling vulnerable. He was in town to meet with an occupational health therapist when he was invited by anti-fascist protesters to join them in confronting Robinson and his group in the town centre. He said the activists encouraged his presence, hugging him and telling him he was brave to stand with them. And when 36-year-old Robinson arrived from his van Mr Mahmud said he was immediately accosted.
Mr Mahmud conceded he called the right-wing figure 'scum,' but said he was rounded upon by the Robinson faithful who were 'very aggressive.'
He spoke to a police officer after he claims he was shoved and was told to head to his appointment and that, if followed, not to hesitate in ringing 999. But after the young man's meeting, despite his hopes the crowds would have dispersed, Mr Mahmud told the paper he was stopped again.
In footage taken at the scene, Robinson can be seen engaged in a discussion with Mr Mahmud and appears to be referencing an earlier altercation in the town centre. He can be heard telling the man that he was 'overly aggressive' and that 'the only person you pushed was a woman.' After the drink is thrown over him Robinson rains down a barrage of punches on Mr Mahmud's head before he is pulled away. Mr Mahmud told The Observer despite bruises and cuts on his back and a minor head injury, he would be willing to 'shake on it,' with Robinson and 'bury the hatchet.'
