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CCTV footage of the incident shows 22-year-old Francesco Hounye, who had been in London for three days at the time of the attack in June, walking along the streets of East London after a night drinking in Brick Lane, Whitechapel.

He was carrying and drinking a bottle of beer while a gang of Asian men followed behind.

After stopping Mr Hounye, an argument seems to break out before the gang appear to chase and brutally attack the Flordia student, apparently smashing a bottle into his face and repeatedly punching and kicking him.

The area where the attack took place was previously discovered to be manned by "Muslim Patrols", according to Trending Central.

These local extremists were believed to be targeting people drinking in the street, as well as people they believed were gay, dressed inappropriately or too close to local Mosques.

However, Scotland Yard have ruled out this incident being a hate crime, believing instead that Mr Hounye, who was considering continuing his studies in Britain, was targeted because he was "obviously not local."

Police are seeking information on the apparent attack, which took place just after midnight on June 17 this year.

Tower Hamlets CID can be contacted on 020 7275 4546 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.