Two men were punched in the face in a violent attack in the centre of Brighton, police said today (Tuesday 19 November).
Sussex Police said that it was issuing a public appeal after a hate crime attack, saying: “Do you recognise this man?
“We are trying to trace him after two men were violently punched in the face in an unprovoked attack in Queen’s Road, Brighton.
“The men were approached when they stopped near Belgian Chips while making their way to the train station after a live music event on the beach on Friday 7 June.
“The man, who yelled homophobic abuse before viciously punching them, is described as in his forties and wearing a grey coat.
“It is possible that he may be a member of the street community.”
Detective Constable James Botting said: “After completing a number of inquiries in an effort to identify the man, we are turning to the public for their support.
“If you recognise this man please call 101, quoting serial 1501 of 7/6.”
Welcome to the city of sanctuary. Lol
Let’s not let the hateful actions of one man tar the rest of us.
True, should know better, ex homeless myself.
On the 7th of June. Why wait so long ?
It says it right there in the article: “After completing a number of inquiries in an effort to identify the man, we are turning to the public for their support.
“the street community”, haha.
Can we still use the term homeless? I work away a lot touring with the band and may have missed the memo
“Street community” also includes people who have accommodation but choose to engage in things like begging, street drinking etc. The 2 terms are not completely interchangeable.