Daisy Wells, 28, saw an older man being taunted by a gang of lads on the way home from Newcastle’s This Is Tomorrow music festival on September 17. Daisy was leaving the festival with boyfriend Adam Darley, 27, and four friends when she saw the man being pushed around by two or three hoody-wearing men.

       She stepped in and told them to stop - only for the group to turn on her, punch her to the ground and kick her in the face, causing her teeth to pierce through her cheek.

       She was rushed to hospital and needed eight stitches to her face.

       Ms Wells, from Sunderland, says she doesn’t regret stepping in and “would do the same again” if it meant defending a vulnerable person.

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       She said: “I could never be a bystander and watch someone get beaten up for no reason other than who they are. I think they went for him because of his glittery beard - they thought he was gay, and he was on his own, so an easy target.

       "I knew I couldn't stand and watch so I shouted at them to leave him alone."

       The men ran off after the attack and Daisy was left spitting mouthfuls of blood.

       She was taken to the medical tent and then A&E at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle where she had stitches on both the outside and inside of her mouth to repair the hole.

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       The next day she could barely eat after her cheek swelled up - but after taking some pain medication she was able to return to enjoy the rest of the festival.

       She said: "People were shocked when they saw me with my stitches and swollen face, but I couldn't even feel it.

       "But I hope the people responsible can be brought to justice - attacking innocent people is never okay.”