Man subject to homophobic attack in Oldham

    Officers are investigating a homophobic attack on a man that took place on the 5th of November 2016.

    Police were called to reports of a hate crime that occurred at around 3.20am outside a club on Yorkshire Street, Oldham Town Centre.


    A 21-year-old man was with his partner when an altercation ensued between him and three other people.

    The victim was repeatedly punched in the face and had homophobic abuse hurled at him.

    He was taken to hospital with facial injuries.

    One of the men is described as white, aged between 20 and 25-years-old and was wearing a blue t-shirt.


    The other man is described as Asian, between 5ft 8in and 5ft 9in and also aged between 20 and 25-years-old. He is of a chubby build and was wearing a shirt.
     

    Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101. 

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