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A Birmingham tattooist who went viral in a row over the flying of flags on a city high street today claimed 'idiots are trying to divide people.'

Bodywork artist Nathan appeared on social media as he clashed with a member of Raise The Colours group - a grassroots movement to cover Britain in flags which says it stands for unity and patriotism - over a Union flag in Stirchley .

Nathan, who did not want to use his full name, said he hoped people could "show more compassion and love for one another rather than being divided by hate." The row on Pershore Road came after scores of flags appeared in south Birmingham over the last few weeks.

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