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A GAY teenager was forced to take refuge in a town centre bank after he was chased down the street by homophobic louts, writes Steve Creswell.
And the 16-year-old told the WHT the incident was just the latest in a string of callous attacks which are making his life a daily nightmare.
The youngster, who did not wish to be named for fear of further aggression, was walking down Howardsgate in WGC when a car pulled up alongside him.
Three lads then yelled 'oi, you gay ****' before one jumped out and started chasing him.
"It was terrifying," he said.
"They drove on the pavement and chased me to the bank where Halifax staff had to lock me in for my own safety."
A police spokeswoman confirmed officers had attended the scene at around noon on December 19 and arrested an 18-year-old.
He was later cautioned for using threatening words and behaviour which included homophobic remarks.
The victim said he had been shouted at or attacked at least 30 times in the past few years, just for being gay.
"The week before this I was pushed into a bush and threatened with a knife," he said.
"It's really upsetting for me. Being gay isn't about anything other than loving another human.
"Welwyn Hatfield should get used to the idea and be more open-minded. Source: whtimes.co.uk |
