Chadwell Heath: Couple assaulted in suspected homophobic attack

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Chadwell Heath: Couple assaulted in suspected homophobic attack
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One man required hospital treatment following the attack in Chadwell Heath, east London, on Sunday.

A man required hospital treatment after he and his partner were assaulted in a suspected homophobic attack.

Two men, aged in their 20s, were on High Road in Chadwell Heath, east London, on Sunday when they were approached by up to six men who were being abusive and made threats.The Met Police said no arrests had been made over the attack.The force said both victims had been left distressed by what happened.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "While police are still investigating the circumstances, at this stage the assault is being treated as homophobic." A dedicated LGBTQ+ liaison officer will have oversight of the investigation and provide support to the victims, they added.London Evening Standard

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