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Caught on video - the above footage shows two alleged attacks during the EDL rally.

In the first incident a man carrying an EDL banner above his head sneaks around the back of stewards and police.

After quickly looking around over his shoulder he aims a big kick at a the back of a country-protester as an argument takes place in Centenary Square.

The victim turns round angrily - but the chubby shaven headed man has already fled - hiding behind his banner.

Then another man in a white Peppa Pig T-shirt comes into the picture and punches a long-haired counter protester in the back of the head.

This time he’s spotted by a police officer and a host of cops immediately give chase.

The fracas sparks anger amongst the crowd, and the man in the Peppa Pig T-shirt is taken away by police, smirking.

The Birmingham Mail contacted West Midlands Police and a spokesman said all three people arrested during the confrontation had been released without charge.

A protestor told the Mail: “Both these attacks took place from behind without the victims having any idea they were about to be hit. It’s disgusting and cowardly.”

A picture of Brummie affiyah Khan who smiled at protesters in Birmingham city centre on Saturday has gone viral.

A picture of Saffiyah went viral after she reportedly stepped in when Ian Crossland and over 20 EDL supporters confronted a woman wearing a hijab, who had been shouting at them.

It has led to her becoming a hate figure of right wingers on social media sites Twitter and Facebook - but most have admired her courage in the face of abuse.

(Image: Joe Giddens / PA Wire)

Tommy Robinson, who previously headed up the EDL, has stuck up for Saffiyah.

A picture of Saffiyah went viral after she reportedly stepped in when Ian Crossland and over 20 EDL supporters confronted a woman wearing a hijab, who had been shouting at them.

He Tweeted: “Ok, just had In confirmed by a friend who was at edl demo, this lady was defending a woman in a navy hijab as she said to the papers.

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“& I don’t care how many people don’t like me saying that , the truth is the truth. & the picture is embarrassing.”

Saffiyah, who was observing the EDL protest in Birmingham yesterday, claimed police “did nothing” to protect the woman.

But when she stepped in, the group turned on her and she was caught in a stand-off with Crossland which was caught on camera.

Since then, the image has gone viral, with the likes of Piers Morgan sharing it.

The picture was taken by Press Association photographer Joe Giddens.