Police confirm attack on gay couple in Edinburgh is being treated as hate crime
dailyrecord.co.ukPolice have confirmed that the unprovoked robbery and assault of an Edinburgh couple is being treated as a hate crime.Two men were attacked as they walked on Leith Street, by the St James Quarter, around 9.20pm on Friday July 30 by a group of men.Officers have now confirmed the horrific incident is being treated as a hate crime.We previously told how a witness described the attack as entirely unprovoked.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing up is simple, easy and free.You can.
