Amir Khan has slammed far-right thugs who draped themselves in the Union flag.

The 2004 Olympic silver medallist spoke out as police forces gear up for a possible new wave of violence across Britain. Thugs have run amok, using the stabbing of three girls in Southport to try to legitimise widespread disorder.

Amir said seeing thugs wearing the Union flag is an insult to Team GB athletes who brought pride to their country in Paris, saying: “It’s an insult.

“These Olympians brought honour to our country, that flag is for heroes, not these morons. We fly that flag high.

“It’s sad there are these morons who are discrediting it. There’s still division.

“Despite what we do for Great Britain, people don’t see Asians as being British. That’s why we have all these fights and problems, we’re divided.

“I’ve lived in Britain my whole life and I love it to bits. I spend time abroad now because I don’t want to be targeted.”

On August 7, 2024, thousands of peaceful protests subdued the far-right hate mobs. Amir was quoted, saying: “That’s the best of British.

“We need to celebrate our diversity, our multiculturalism. That’s what we are all about.

“It was amazing to see.” Amir Khan revealed he is subjected to racist abuse and has fears for his family’s safety.

“I get it quite a lot, but only in England. I travel the world and I never get the racist abuse. In the UK I’m seen as different.

“I’ve never been recognised for what I’ve achieved. I’ve done so much charity work, I’ve won world titles.

“It upsets me, and it upsets my family that people don’t see me as British. It makes me scared for my family, but they are strong-minded and know the police are looking after us.”

While slamming the individuals who fuelled the riots via social media, Amir said EDL co-founder Tommy Robinson is unpatriotic. He said: “If he just sat down and had a conversation with the Asian community, I’m sure his views would change.

“I saw he’s abroad on a sun lounger. He doesn’t care about people fighting in the UK. It’s an insult.”

“People are getting hurt, and their homes and livelihoods destroyed. If you really cared about England that much you would want to prevent that.”

Amir Khan’s comments come after he took to social media to issue a plea for peace. He tweeted: “As a proud British fighter, I’ve enjoyed support, respect and love from every community across the UK who were always so proud to represent my country.

“That is who we are. We’ll never let racism divide us. Stay safe.”