Appeal after homophobic assault in Newham

The victim was attacked while at a bar with friends.

Police want to speak to the man pictured
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 2nd Sep 2022

Officers are hoping the public can help identify a man they want to speak to following a homophobic assault in Newham.

The victim, a 20-year-old man, was approached by an unknown man while with friends at a bar on The Grove in E15 on Friday 19th August.

At about midnight, the unknown man began to make homophobic comments towards the victim.

The victim walked away from the man and sat down at another table. A short time later, the victim was hit by a glass on the chin.

The victim was taken to hospital for stitches.

Officers wish to identify and speak to the man in the image in connection with this incident.

Anyone with information or anyone who may know the identity of the man pictured should call 101 and quote reference 434/20AUG. To remain anonymous please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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