Two men attacked in Oldham hate crime

Police appeal for information

Two man have been attacked in Oldham after being taunted by homophobic slurs.

The two men in their 20s were approaching Oldham Central tram stop on Saturday night (21 May) when a group of males shouted homophobic comments at them. The group then attacked the two men – stomping on the chest of one and the head of the other.

The two men required hospital treatment for head and facial injuries.

The group is described as being made up of Asian males in their 20s. At the time of the incident, they were wearing dark-coloured clothing.

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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