Gang launches vile homophobic attack on two men - police are treating it as a hate crime

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A gang violently stamped on two men near an Oldham tram stop in a vile homophobic attack. Police said a group of men started hurling homophobic abuse at the victims as they approached the Oldham Central Metrolink stop on Saturday evening (May 21).

The group - described by police as being made up of Asian men in their 20s - then launched an attack on them. They viciously stamped on the chest of one of the men and stamped on the head of the other. Both had to go to hospital for treatment.

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Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident - which happened at around 9pm - to come forward. Members of the gang were all wearing dark-coloured clothing at the time, GMP said.

The incident is being treated as a hate crime. DC Morret, of GMP’s Oldham district, said "This was a frightening ordeal for the two men and it should never have happened. Oldham Central is a busy tram stop so we believe there may be witnesses who can assist us with our investigation.

"I would ask anyone with information or dash cam footage from the area that night to share it via phone or officers on foot patrol."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9097 quoting 3185 21/05/22. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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