An ex-serviceman who was robbed by a gang of youths has spoken of his disgust and anger after the BNP publicised his ordeal for their recruitment poster.

George Gill, 69, lost his medals and had his beret and poppy stripped off when he was attacked by the thugs in Lund Park, Keighley, West Yorkshire, while on his to a remembrance service last Sunday .

Now the BNP is using a photograph of Mr Gill on a new poster with the headline "Muslim gang steal medals after attacking British Army veteran", while also stating "Enough Is Enough".

Mr Gill said: "I knew nothing about it all. It is shameful and it has made me angry.

"They are wrong to do it. If they are trying to stir up trouble, it is wrong. I don't want anything to do with it. It causes so much friction."

In response to the controversial poster, BNP spokesman Simon Darby said the party were highlighting Mr Gill's situation and "may have spoken to him".

Mr Darby said: "We stand by it. Someone needs to campaign for him and stand by him. If we didn't campaign for him it would look appalling, but somebody's got to do something."

He also stated that the party were not the only ones using a photo of Mr Gill, as he has seen it used by several other organisations.

Mr Gill, whose medals are still missing, was awarded for service in Ulster and Cyprus during his 18-year infantry career with the Duke of Wellington's Regiment.

Two local boys, aged 15 and 16, have been bailed after being arrested by West Yorkshire Police in relation to the attack on Mr Gill.