Racist and homophobic attacks increasing in Derry[Northern Ireland]

Dan82 · Jun 28, 2010

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/northern_ireland/10430894.stm

Police said there were 17 more incidents compared to the previous 12-month period. Homophobic attacks increased from eight to 10.The figures came to light after two men were assaulted in Londonderry at the weekend. They said they were targeted because they are gay.

The couple, aged 22 and 38, were beaten by three men in the city centre at about 0200 BST on Saturday morning.

The police are treating it as a homophobic attack.

"I believe there are low-level hate incidents that happen on a day and daily basis," said Inspector Tony Callaghan.

"Whether it's race based, religion based, sectarian, homophobic or relating to disabilities. People out there are suffering in silence."

The men attacked on Saturday morning suffered cuts and bruising to their faces...
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Racist and homophobic attacks increasing in Derry[Northern Ireland]

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