'We’re called the aggressive ones!' Faversham locals left shaken after 'machete-wielding men tear down’ England flag

Residents in Faversham are feeling fearful after witnessing a group of men allegedly armed with machetes tear down an England flag at a local funfair. A young woman reported seeing four males with large machetes removing the flag, and when she approached to ask for it, one man was holding a machete. She also claimed the group seemed to be specifically targeting St George's flags and that underage girls at the funfair were approached by non-English speaking men who made them feel uncomfortable with inappropriate suggestions. The woman expressed that the incident has left her shaken, making her feel unsafe in public spaces and questioning the perception of those who display national flags as aggressive. Other locals echoed sentiments of wanting to be proud of their country and its history, believing that flying flags unites communities. Some residents feel their national history and culture are being forgotten and that there's a disconnect with what is taught in schools. One person mentioned finding a sticker on their fence with the mess... download the app to read more