Metropolitan Police are investigating a homophobic assault that took place shortly after midnight in Kennington Road, SE1, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Police were called at 00:01hrs on Friday, 28 March, following reports of an assault. Officers arrived at the scene and found a man in his 20s with a cut to his hand.

Victim Treated at Scene

Officers administered first aid at the scene. The victim did not require hospital treatment and his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

Police confirmed the incident is being treated as a hate crime due to homophobic comments made during the attack.

No Arrests Yet – Appeal for Information

No arrests have been made at this stage, and enquiries are ongoing.

A Met Police spokesperson said:

“This assault is being treated as a hate crime due to the nature of comments made during the incident. We take reports of this kind extremely seriously and are working to identify those responsible.”

How to Help

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police by calling 101, quoting CAD 7/28MAR.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Support is available for victims of hate crime through Galop (LGBT+ anti-abuse charity) at galop.org.uk or by calling 0800 999 5428.