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Night stabbing in park was 'homophobic'

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Night stabbing in park was 'homophobic'

Jul 25 2003

South London Press

COPS are hunting two male attackers who stabbed a man in a violent homophobic attack.

The assault occurred after the two suspects entered the rose garden area of Kennington Park and subjected a man to what police call "aggressive homophobic abuse". When their victim left, one of the suspects stopped a second man who was standing nearby.

The attacker shouted more homophobic abuse at the man and threatened to stab him unless he handed over cash.

A violent struggle then took place in which the victim received a small stab wound. He was taken to King's College Hospital and kept in overnight.

PC Andy Hewlett said: "During the summer we often see a rise in the number of incidents where men are robbed and attacked while using London's parks and commons."

The attacks took place at about 2am on Friday, July 4.

Lambeth Police want witnesses to come forward and are particularly keen to speak to the first man who was abused. He has not yet reported the incident.

Police said all information would be dealt with tactfully and confidentially. Information to the Lambeth Community Safety Unit on 020-8649 2632.

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