LGBTQ Nation, a Spanish gay man reported what appeared to be a horrendous homophobic attack. He said eight masked assailants invaded his Madrid home and sliced the words ‘faggot’ into his buttocks.Related: Madrid Pride in Spain draws thousands out on to the streetsHe’s now changed his story and has told police the wounding was consensual.The incident took place on Sunday.
The unnamed 20-year-old first said the group followed him into the hallway of his home and began to verbally abuse him. They then slashed his lower lip with a knife and carved the word into his buttocks.News of the attack shocked the country and led to widespread condemnation.