Two men were in court yesterday accused of pretending to help an injured Malaysian student during last year's riots while actually robbing him.
John Kafunda and Reece Donovan are accused of mugging 21-year-old Ashraf Rossli, after his jaw had been broken and bicycle stolen by a gang.
A court heart that Kafunda and Donovan had approached him pretending to help, but instead stole a Sony PSP and games from his backpack.
The "despicable" crime in Barking, East London, last August was captured on YouTube.
Stills from the mugging, captured on YouTube
Prosecutor Christopher Hehir alleged: "What these defendants did was take advantage in a way that can only be described as despicable.
Stills from the mugging, captured on YouTube
"With blood pouring from his mouth, Mr Rossli ended up sitting on the pavement. Kafunda approached and lifted him up to his feet."
Both Kafunda, 22, and Donovan, 24, deny the charges.
The trial continues.