Six arrested after gay couple attacked with wooden plank as 'no one came to help'

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Six arrested after gay couple attacked with wooden plank as 'no one came to help'

Six males, the youngest aged just 16 and the oldest 22, have been arrested at their homes today (November 23) following a vile homophobic attack in East London in which two men were verbally abused with one hit over the head with a wooden plank.

Police were first called on Sunday October 1 after the two men in their 20s were attacked at around 5.30pm by a group while walking along High Road in Chadwell Heath.

A group of six men hurled abuse at the victims before then making threats towards them. This escalated further when one of the abusers picked up a plank of wood and hit one of the victims over the head with it, causing cuts and bruises that required hospital treatment.

READ MORE: Faces of London criminals who ripped jewellery off necks at train station

The attack happened on Chadwell Heath High Road

The second victim was not injured, but both were understandably distressed by the horrific incident.

Chief Inspector Chris Nixon, from the East Area Command Unit, said: “This morning’s arrests are the culmination of our investigation into an unprovoked assault on two men, that left one requiring hospital treatment.

“We are keeping the victims updated, and those arrested will be taken to police stations where they’ll be interviewed about their involvement in this attack.

“We are aware of the corrosive effect of hate crime and remain determined to bring those responsible for such crimes to justice. I hope that these arrests will send out a signal to those who think they can get away with homophobic abuse and violence that we will track you down.”

Police say a dedicated LGBTQ+ liaison officer will continue to have oversight of the investigation and provide support to the victims.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information or footage are being asked to call police on 101 or contact via ‘X’ Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 5640/01Oct. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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