Alleged assault of poppy-selling veteran during anti-war rally investigated

It came as hundreds of protesters filled the station on Saturday in a demo against the actions of the Israeli government in Gaza

A veteran has said he was attacked while packing up his stall selling poppies (Matt Alexander/Royal British Legion/PA)

Police are investigating an alleged assault on a veteran selling poppies at a station during a pro-Palestinian rally.

Jim Henderson, 78, told the Scottish Daily Mail he was punched as he tried to leave Waverley Station in Edinburgh before being helped by railway staff.