Walking stick attacker appeals against conviction

A Muslim protestor who hit a police officer in the face with his walking stick at a violent EDL rally led by Tommy Robinson launched his appeal against conviction today (thurs). Omar Mohamad, 63, attended Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park, to vent his anger at the far-right group. He was in a crowd of hundreds ‘chanting and cheering’ during a speech delivered by the former English Defence League leader. CCTV footage shows police officers storming over spiked iron railings to…