After the massacre, Anning, known for his controversial comments about immigration, immediately began tweeting and releasing statements disparaging Muslims. Anning punched Connolly and the politician’s supporters grabbed the teenager, holding him down on the floor until the police arrived. An artist painted a mural of the incident to honor the teen, and musicians have offered Connolly free concert tickets. After his release, Connolly tweeted: “Don't egg politicians. The police released a statement saying the entire matter, including the actions by Connolly and Anning, is under investigation.

Source: Fox News March 18, 2019 16:41 UTC