Overview
- The Braintree resident filmed men fixing a St George's flag to a lamppost outside his home on Sunday.
- The clip drew about 1.5 million views and was followed by threats, including a message about his pregnant partner, and a wave of fake reviews of his tattoo shop.
- Essex Police said they received a report about the abuse and that inquiries are under way.
- News reports say there is no suggestion the men who put up the flag sent the abusive messages.
- Adam Willett has launched a petition urging Essex Highways and Essex County Council to remove unauthorised flags from public street furniture on safety grounds.