The assailant tried to head butt Torok, who successfully dodged this, but then received repeated punches to the head. Bystanders defended Török, however, and pushed the man off the bus at the next stop.

Socialist Party spokesman Attila Mesterházy condemned the attack and thanked the help given to Torok. Police have launched an inquiry."

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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