In the wake of recent ISIS [Daesh] attacks, one seriously injured young war veteran has tackled Islamophobia head-on in a brilliant Facebook post .
Chris Herbert was just 19 when he lost his leg in a roadside bomb blast while serving in Iraq in 2007.
His right limb was shattered and his best friend was killed when their vehicle was hit by the bomb in Basra.
The former soldier took to social media to explain how, with the recent rise in racial tension, people expect him to hate Muslims.
Posting on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Chris wrote: "Getting frustrated by some people expecting racism from me, because I got blown up. Here it is:
"Yes. A Muslim man blew me up, and I lost my leg.
"A Muslim man also lost his arm that day wearing a British Uniform.
"A Muslim medic was in the helicopter that took me from the field
"A Muslim surgeon performed the surgery that saved my life."
Chris, from Portsmouth, goes on to add that many Muslim people helped with his care and rehabilitation back in the UK, and offered support to his family.
He also highlights that he was treated badly by some white British people, including one who "pushed my wheelchair away from a lift so he could use it first".
Chris, who is now a promotions and events manager, summed his point up in equally straightforward fashion.
He wrote: "Point is, f**k off. I know who I dislike, and I know who I dont. I know who I appreciate, and I know who I dont.
"If you want to hate an entire race of men and women for the actions of a few d******s feel free, but don't push your views on me, thinking I am an easy target because one douchebag decided it was my day to die.
"Blaming all Muslims for the actions of groups like Daesh and the Taliban, is like blaming all Christians for the actions of the KKK or Westboro Baptist Church.
"Get a grip of your lives, hug your family and get back to work."
The Facebook post has now gone viral with more than 41,000 shares.
By Natalie Evans
