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Britain First leader Paul Golding beaten up in prison
Hate group Britain First's leaders Paul Golding (left) and Jayda Fransen

FAR-RIGHT Britain First’s leader Paul Golding was left with a broken nose after being beaten up in prison, police revealed today.

They are investigating reports that Mr Golding was attacked by two inmates at HMP Elmley on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent a week after he was jailed for hate crimes.

They have confirmed that the assault happened around 4.30pm on Wednesday. Authorities said he had been punched by two other inmates, causing him to suffer minor facial injuries.

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