Sadly today we learnt that one of the six people stabbed at Jerusalem Gay Pride – a sixteen year old girl has died from the wounds she sustained during an unprovoked attack. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done to tackle all the abuse and prejudice that many in our communities face on a day to day basis (Disablism, anti-faith (anti-Semitism, Islamaphobia), Transphobia, Racsim, Biphobia, Homophobia, Sexism, and other forms of hate). Sadly we live in a world where some think that it is okay to commit hate crimes – it is not – and many of us are working together to get that message across. The local police service for the Brighton area is Sussex Police You can contact the British Transport Police or report via the national police website TrueVision. We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who encountered any abuse travelling, during or after Brighton Pride to report what you have experienced. If you can provide any information please contact the Police on 101, alternatively you can contact CrimeStoppers 0800 555 111 and provide information anonymously.
The British Transport Police officer dealing with the case is T/DS Sarah GARDEN CID CROYDON/BRIGHTON
Photos of two suspects have been given to the Police following homophobic assault on Brighton to London train
