police press release.A group of 10 boys and girls between 16 and 17 approached the two men, hurled homophobic slurs at them, and then attacked them.Authorities say the group knocked one of the men out and he was left with a fractured cheek, eye socket, and nose.
The second victim received a split eyebrow with cuts and bruises to the face.The group ran off before an ambulance came to take the victims to a local hospital.“This despicable attack was completely unprovoked and left both men with serious injuries.
They are being supported by specially trained hate crime officers at what is understandably a very difficult time,” Investigator Gary Bangs said.Bangs asked that anyone with information please contact the authorities.