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Homophobic attack on teenage boy in Chichester

Besi Besemar November 12, 2013

SUssex Police

Sussex PoliceĀ are seeking witnesses to a homophobic assault which took place in Southgate, Chichester, in the early hours of Saturday November 2.

The attack happened outside the Stavros Takeaway, opposite The Globe public house, at about 12.30am.

A 16-year-old boy was approached by an 18-year-old man who made homophobic remarks towards him, challenged him to fight and then punched him in the face.

The victim’s hat was removed and thrown onto a nearby roof, a hot chocolate drink was knocked from his grasp and his spectacles were thrown into the road, where they were stamped on and crushed by the assailant.

If you saw the incident or who may have other information, phone Sussex Police on 101, quoting 0069 of 02/11.

Or EMAIL: Ā contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively make a free, anonymous call to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

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