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Guardian columnist Owen Jones has criticised the rise of far-right extremism as his attacker was jailed for two years and eight months. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police confirmed it had spoken to witnesses and would review CCTV footage.No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.The Lexington's general manager, Chris Smith, said he had looked back at the venue's CCTV and thought it was "possible" the suspects were caught on footage.He said his staff were "all upset" that Mr Jones had been targeted and would "do everything" to aid the police investigation.Mr Jones said the attack was the latest in a series of assaults since he was "The far right is an increasingly scary, violent and threatening menace in this country and other countries as well," he said.Mr Jones said he would not let far right groups "scare or intimidate" him.But he added: "I'm obviously very concerned and worried - not simply about my own personal safety, but of others, and the fact that the far right feels increasingly emboldened and far right-types are feeling increasingly prepared to resort to thuggery and violence. ""I am satisfied so that I am sure that (Healy) holds particular beliefs that are normally associated with the far right wing. All the latest breaking news on Owen Jones. James Healy, 40, admitted assaulting Mr Jones …
679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "I've looked up the Nazi salute online, I've never seen a picture where their arm is out to the side - it's always out in front," he said.The court was told he was regularly targeted online by supporters of English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson and right-wing movement the Democratic Football Lads Alliance.Mr Jones, who published his first book, Chavs: The Demonisation Of The Working Class, in 2011, said: "I'm an unapologetic socialist, I'm an anti-racist, I'm an anti-fascist".Healy claims he assaulted Mr Jones because he barged him in the pub and spilt his drink, which Mr Jones said "absolutely did not happen".The court heard Healy was handed a five-year football ban in 2017 after rushing the pitch at West Brom when Chelsea won the Premier League.After his home was raided, cops found "insignia" and memorabilia related to football club Chelsea and Chelsea Supporters Group.Police also discovered a Nazi skull and crossbones and 'SS' lightning strikes, it was said.Among the other items was a photo of Healy performing a Nazi salute and a birthday card, featuring a St George's flag, the skull and crossbones and the words: "You have been nominated and dealt with by the Chelsea Headhunters. Police are investigating after Labour activist Owen Jones was … Owen Jones attacked in ‘blatant premeditated assault’ outside pub "And a pin badge was emblazoned with the name of the Combat 18 neo-Nazi group, whose stated aims include "execute all queers", the court heard.Philip McGhee, prosecuting, said: "Mr Healy was associated with a number of far-right extremist groups who are known to be homophobic.Recalling the attack today, Mr Jones said he was having a "nice evening" until he ended up on the floor "completely disorientated".He said: "In those ten seconds, I don't really remember what happened because I was attacked from behind, I had no sense of what was going to happen. ‘We’re asking Britain to be on standby to take to the streets with just hours’ notice if necessary’, says Owen Jones James Healy denied being a far-right extremist and claimed neo-Nazi badges and SS symbols were Chelsea FC memorabilia As they were saying goodbye to each other, a group of "three or four" men made a "direct beeline" for Mr Jones.Mr Jones claimed it was a "premeditated" move by "far right" activists. "Almost every single day I am the subject of an unrelenting campaign (of abuse) by far-right sympathisers. These are external links and will open in a new windowPolice are investigating after Labour activist Owen Jones was "kicked in the head" by a group of men outside a pub.The Guardian columnist said he had been celebrating his birthday with friends when the men made a "direct beeline" for him in the early hours of Saturday.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said an attack on a journalist was "an attack on free speech and our fundamental values".The Met said it was working to establish the "full circumstances".Mr Jones told the BBC he had spent Friday night with his partner and some friends at the Lexington pub on Pentonville Road, Islington.The six of them left the pub at about 02:00 BST on Saturday. He will go to a prison a violent far right extremist, and probably leave prison a violent far right extremist. "He said he received death threats on a daily basis, adding: "It's the combination of being left-wing, gay, anti-fascist - that's everything the far right hate. By Svar Nanan-Sen PUBLISHED: 12:29, Fri, Dec 13, 2019 Owen Jones walks off Sky News after hosts 'downplay' homophobic attack Moment Molly-Mae turns down £350k and an £80k Range Rover to front Missguided Corrie's Mollie Gallagher looks very different as she takes break from filming 500,000 Brits face desperate dash to get home after France booted off safe list Teen cries for help after dog mauls her beloved pet to death before owner flees Sports fans can return to stadiums next month as lockdown measures ease further©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No.
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"An attack on a journalist is an attack on free speech and our fundamental values.