Syrian schoolboy sues Tommy Robinson

    A Syrian schoolboy has threatened to sue former leader of the English Defence League Tommy Robinson.

    A video showing Jamal Hijazi being pushed to the ground and threatened with drowning by another pupil at Almondbury School in Huddersfield caused public outrage after being shared on social media.

    Mr Robinson claimed on Facebook that Jamal had attacked girls at the school.

    Lawyer Tasmine Akunjee said his client was seeking £100,000 in damages.

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