Content warning: This story may include topics that some readers may find uncomfortable. Merseyside Police were contacted at around 3:10am on 4 September after being informed about a man being shoved into a Liverpool canal.
It is alleged that he was pushed into the water after being verbally assaulted with a homophobic slur by a stranger. When emergency services attended the scene, the victim was “extremely shaken” and had to be taken to hospital.
He was fortunately found to not have any injuries and police are now attempting to locate the culprit. “Detectives are appealing for information following a hate crime assault in Liverpool this morning (Saturday 4 September),” Merseyside Police said in a statement. “At around 3.10am we received a