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Police forces report largest annual increases of homophobic and transphobic hate crime
These figures provide “only the tip of the iceberg,” LGBTQ charities suggest.
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LGBTQ Colombians stage kiss-a-thon to support gay couple after homophobic attack
"This is a declaration. We are no longer afraid."
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Man pleads guilty to 1988 gay hate killing of Scott Johnson in Sydney
Scott White, 50, has pleaded guilty to the murder of 27-year-old Scott Johnson, whose body was found at the foot of cliffs in Sydney more than 33 years ago.
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Bulgarian presidential candidate detained following attack on LGBTQ centre
Boyan Rasate's immunity had been waived previously by prosecutors following Saturday's attack.
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British ambassador to Bulgaria calls out ‘senseless attack’ on LGBTQ centre
Around a dozen people stormed the centre while a meeting was in progress on Saturday.
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German car park sets aside spaces specifically for LGBTQs and migrant drivers
Authorities have yet to figure out exactly how to monitor who's using the spaces.
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Gay man left needing surgery after brutal homophobic attack in San Diego
Gersson Saavedra was left with several injuries, some requiring surgery, following the attack, which is being investigated as a hate crime.
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Homophobic abuse of Irish deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar outside his home condemned
Irish police confirmed a protest took place and there have been reports that homophobic language was used by some of those involved.
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Police seek man after homophobic attack on New York subway
The NYPD's latest hate crime statistics show nearly a 300% increase in hate crime motivated by sexual orientation between 2020 and 2021.
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Preacher who made homophobic remarks in Hyde Park convicted of hate crime
Omar Mohamed, or 'Uncle Omar' went on a six minute rant saying his victim was "worse than a terrorist".
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Man arrested after suspected homophobic murder in East London cemetery
The 50-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene after being found unresponsive at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park last Monday.
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Two teens hospitalised after homophobic attack by gang in Hitchin
Hertfordshire Police say the attack was "unprovoked" and are appealing for witnesses.
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New York police seek man after homophobic attack on subway
Three victims were injured onboard an underground E train carriage on 31 July.
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Gay couple beaten in Edinburgh city centre in suspected homophobic attack
One of the victims received hospital treatment following the attack in the city centre on Friday.
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Liverpool: Police release CCTV images following homophobic and transphobic attack
Three victims were targeted by a large group of youths in the attack, which took place in May in the city centre.
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‘A disturbing surge in anti-LGBTQ hate crime is taking place – and the police are in denial’
Homophobic hate crime at home and on the streets is becoming a pandemic in itself, writes Philip C Baldwin.
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Homophobic hate crime in UK almost trebled since 2014, new figures show
This is 'tip of iceberg' as 80% of LGBTQ people don't report hate crime, says Stonewall boss
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Trans woman ‘repeatedly punched in the face’ and left covered in blood after attack in Belfast
Heartbreaking.
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Man arrested after Pride flag set alight over Brighton Pride weekend
The incident took place just yards from Preston Park, the site of the city's annual Pride celebration.
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Trans people in England and Wales ‘twice as likely to be victims of crime’
The Office for National Statistics has published data on the gender identity of victims for the first time.