Vancouver, July 8 - In a racist attack that has shocked Canadians, three white supremacists have been arrested for targeting a lone black man in Courtenay city on Vancouver Island near here.

In a video of the assault posted on YouTube, 38-year-old Jay Phillips is seen defending himself against the three white attackers Friday evening.

One of them was arrested at the weekend, while two others surrendered Tuesday.

In the video, the white supremacists are seen yelling racist slurs and attacking Phillips in the parking lot of his apartment complex.

After retreating against the three men, the well-built black man is seen punching one of his assailants to the ground.

In retaliation, he is hit and knocked to the ground by his attackers who rain punches and kicks on him before he manages to break free. Even their dog joins them in attacking the black man.

After intervention by some neighbours, the white supremacists drove away in their truck, yelling racial slurs at him.