No grudges: Ashraf Rossli, who was attacked during the London riots, says he still loves Britain
Of all the touching examples of residents pulling together during the riots, this could be the most moving.
Well-wishers have pledged a staggering £12,000 to help the Malaysian student who was set upon by a gang of youths.
Ashraf Rossli, 20, was rushed to hospital with a broken jaw after being beaten up and robbed during the unrest less than a month after arriving in the country.
A video of the incident showed hooded youths pretending to help him before rifling through his rucksack, stealing his mobile phone and wallet in Barking, East London on Monday night.
A 20-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the attack and remains in custody. Prime Minister David Cameron said the attack left him 'disgusted'.
The public was so touched by Ashraf's plight that a JustGiving page has been set up. This morning £12,398 had been raised though this is likely to increase. Some people have even donated £100 for the student.
Money raised will go towards flying Ashraf's parents to the UK, fixing his teeth and replacing the bike, phone and PSP computer game that were stolen.
The fundraising efforts is just one example of the spirit of British people in the wake of the riots which have stunned the country.
In London, residents have banded together to help those whose lives have been affected by the destruction.
A charity page has also been set up for donations to rebuild the 140-year-old Reeves furniture store in Croydon that was destroyed by fire.
Ashraf, who has been discharged from hospital, said: 'My family are worried about me and my mother would like me to go home. But I am determined to stay.
From nowhere, an apparent Good Samaritan walks up and lends a hand to help heave the struggling and injured victim up from the pavement
Lawless: A robber shamelessly rifles through the teenager's bag as the young man stands bleeding from the face
'Britain is great. Before I came here I was very eager and I haven't got any ill-feelings about what happened.
'I feel very sorry for the people who did this. It was really sad because among them were children.'
He thanked those who contributed to a fund to support him, saying: 'It is very nice of you all to help me.'
Kind: Members of the public moved by Ashraf's plight have set up a JustGiving donations page to help the Malaysian student
Support: Around 12,398 had been raised this morning, though the total is likely to increase
A statement from Barts and The London NHS Trust confirmed he had been discharged and added: 'Ashraf is grateful for the many messages of goodwill and offers of support he has received from members of the public the length and breadth of the country.'
Cyclist Mr Rossli, from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, described how he was attacked, reliving his ordeal from his hospital bed when he was visited by a friend who filmed the chat and posted it online.
'They threatened to stab me, they told me they had knives,' he says.
'Some of them were quite young, maybe still in primary school. They had their hoods on and demanded my bicycle.'
Recovering: Mr Rossli, a Malaysian first year accounting student from Barking, is seen at Royal London Hospital
Riot victim: Accountancy student Ashraf Rossli, 20, had only arrived in Britain a month ago. Here he is pictured at home in Malaysia. Right he is sitting with his eight-year-old brother Mohammed Fatiri
Mr Rossli, who is studying accountancy at Kaplan International College in north London said he would not leave London because it is 'very nice', adding that he would still encourage others to come to the capital.
He said he was now planning to 'relax'
Following the attack, in London hundreds are taking part in impromptu acts of kindness.
In north London, a leisure centre has become the focal point for help, while in Croydon aid is being distributed by the Red Cross.
Builders have offered free help to Londoners to repair damage, while high street banks are providing immediate financial relief with loan repayment holidays.
Flames rip through the Reeves store in Croydon, south London, earlier this week, and right, owner Graham Reeves speaks outside his burnt store
Charred remains: A police officer stands by the burnt remains of Reeves Corner furniture store as a hose is used to cool the wreckage
Hundreds of residents in Haringey have been donating clothes, food, baby products and other necessities to Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, where people can also go for legal aid.
Singer Kate Nash is collecting donations and driving around the capital transferring goods to the Community Assistance Centre set up at the leisure centre.
She said: 'I want to help, I want to get into my community and local schools and see what we can actually physically do day by day to help this change.'
More the 650 people have agreed to pledge £10 each to rebuild the Reeves furniture store. The iconic building has stood on the same corner for 140 years and become a popular focal point for residents. dailymail.co.uk
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