Homophobe who abused gay couple in London caught on camera – WATCH
By Josh Lee
The Metropolitan police have put out an appeal for information after a man was caught on camera hurling homophobic abuse at a gay couple as they held hands in the early hours of Sunday morning (November 13).
The couple, aged 28 and 26, were harassed as they walked through Villiers Street in Charing Cross, close to Heaven nightclub. According to the pair, alleged attacker continued to abuse them as they headed towards Lambeth via the Jubilee footbridge at around 2am.
The suspect is described as white, slim and in his early 30s. He was wearing a black top, dark hooded jumper, jeans and trainers.
Two men were subjected to homophobic abuse by this suspect for holding hands in #CharingCross #Westminster. Do you recognise him? Call 101 pic.twitter.com/XLiOx2ATlA
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 14, 2016
In a statement, PC Emma Rogers, from Westminster CID, said, “This is a shocking incident that has left both victims very distressed.
“We are keen to identify the man in the footage so we can speak to them about the incident. We would also urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us.”
Anyone with information or any witnesses should call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.