Content warning: This story may include topics that some readers may find uncomfortable. Four students from Wolfson College at the University of Cambridge were victims of a suspected homophobic attack.
According to Varsity, the university’s newspaper, the horrific incident occurred during the early hours on 23 February. After a night out at the local gay club Glitterbomb, the group of friends embarked on their journey home.
When they arrived in Market Square, they were ambushed by five men and one woman who shouted anti-LGBTQ+ remarks towards the young individuals.
According to the students, the unidentified assailants specifically targeted two members of the group, a gay man and a non-binary person.