Hate crime relating to sexual orientation rises in Lincolnshire.

Reports of hate crime to Lincolnshire Police, based on the victim's sexual orientation, have risen by almost 40 percent.

From 2018 to 19, there were 133 cases.

That increased to 186 the following year.

Chief Inspector Steve Williamson says the crime has a long lasting effect.

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