Sadiq Khan says “there is no place for hate in London” after Clapham stabbing
Sadiq Khan has condemned the “abhorrent” homophobic stabbing that took place outside the Two Brewers in Clapham High Street on 13 August.
Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. “The incident in Clapham High Street on Sunday night was abhorrent.
It’s a huge relief the victims of this appalling attack are out of hospital, and my thoughts remain with them and their loved ones,” the Mayor of London said in a statement. “I have always been clear that there is no place for hate in London.
I stand with LGBTQI+ Londoners and will do all I can to end hate crime in the capital. My team, along with the Met Police, are supporting and working closely with the LGBTQ+ Venues Forum and its members who will be invited to attend an urgent meeting later this week. “The investigation into this attack is continuing and if you have any information, please do not stay silent – contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” Khan is also encouraging LGBTQ+ people in need of dedicated support to get in touch with Galop, the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity. Two men were stabbed outside the Two Brewers Two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were standing outside the LGBTQ+ venue when a man approached them and attacked them with a knife before running away.
