Homophobic attack outside London nightclub: Two men stabbed

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【Summary】Two men were stabbed in a homophobic attack outside a nightclub in London. The victims have been discharged from the hospital, and the police are searching for the suspect. The incident is being treated as a homophobic attack, and an urgent investigation is ongoing. The LGBT+ community is being reassured and supported by the police.

FutureCar Staff Aug 14, 2023 7:31 AM PT

Homophobic attack outside London nightclub: Two men stabbed

Two men were hospitalized after being stabbed in a homophobic attack outside a nightclub in London. The incident took place last night at around 10.15pm on Clapham High Street. The victims, one in their 20s and the other in their 30s, were attacked by a man wielding a knife who then fled the scene. Thankfully, both victims have been discharged from the hospital.

No arrests have been made yet, but the Metropolitan Police are actively searching for the suspect involved in the double stabbing. The authorities have classified this incident as a homophobic attack and investigations are ongoing.

Detective Inspector Gary Castle assured the public that an urgent investigation is underway to locate the person responsible for the attack. He also mentioned that the Metropolitan Police recently reintroduced LGBT+ community liaison officers in each of their 12 basic command units to provide support and guidance in cases involving homophobia as a motive.

Drag performer Mary Mac, who was present at the Two Brewers nightclub on Clapham High Street, expressed her shock and disgust on X (formerly known as Twitter), stating that incidents like these are becoming frighteningly more frequent in 2023. She commended the Two Brewers staff for their incredible response in ensuring the safety of everyone inside the venue.

Marsha Mallow, another drag queen who was also at the nightclub, tweeted her heartbreak over the events of the night. However, she praised the Two Brewers for handling the situation professionally and preventing it from escalating further. She emphasized the need for people to stay safe in 2023.

If anyone has any information regarding the incident, they are urged to contact the police on 101 or tweet MetCC, quoting CAD 7198/13Aug. Alternatively, they can remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

This story is currently being updated.