00:00Across the West Midlands, flags have become part of a wider argument about pride, protest
00:06and public spaces.
00:07The latest flashpoint is Sturchley, where West Midlands police say a man suffered a
00:12broken leg after being hit by a van during confrontations over new flags.
00:17The flags themselves were linked to Raise the Colours, a Birmingham-based group which
00:22describes itself as a grassroots movement and uses the slogan Stopping the Boats.
00:27Supporters present the campaign as patriotic.
00:31Birmingham City Council says unauthorised flags on lampposts can create safety risks.
00:37The issue is not confined to Sturchley.
00:40Displays have appeared in places including King Standing and Walsall Council has moved
00:45towards a managed permanent display at Brownhill's Minor Island after unofficial flags were put
00:52around the Jigga statue.
00:53Police say two men aged 44 and 52 were arrested on suspicion of wounding after the Sturchley
01:01incident and have been released under investigation with strict bail conditions.
01:06Officers say they have recovered an abandoned van and are reviewing CCTV, mobile phone and
01:12doorbell footage.
01:14Brummies United Against Racism says it warned officials about rising tensions and no longer
01:19wants to take part in a French documentary following the group.
01:23Birmingham City Council says it will continue to remove flags where its powers allow.
01:28Birmingham City Council
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