London Man Hospitalised After Brutal Homophobic Attack in Denmark Hill – Suspect Released Under Investigation

Man Assaulted in London in Shocking Homophobic Attack

Detectives are hunting for witnesses after a 29-year-old man was attacked in a suspected homophobic hate crime in Denmark Hill, London. Police were called at around 3am on Sunday, 14 July, following reports of an assault near the junction with Camberwell Road, SE5.

Victim Suffers Head Injury But Is Out of Hospital

The victim sustained a head injury and was rushed to hospital. Luckily, doctors confirmed the injury was neither life-threatening nor life-changing. The man has since been discharged.

Suspect Arrested and Released Under Investigation

A 19-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). He has now been released under investigation as police continue their inquiries.

Police Appeal for Help from Public

The attack is being treated as a homophobic hate crime after hateful comments were reportedly made before the assault. Detectives from Brixton’s Safeguarding Unit are investigating and urge anyone with information or footage to come forward.

Call 101 quoting CAD 1376/14Jul
Or report anonymously on 0800 555 111

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

Topics :Crime Police

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

FURTHER ACTION Wakefield care home faces further action after inspectors find standards have deteriorated

TWO TIER JUSTICE # Danny Tommo refused bail and remanded in custody after denying Channel boat charges Anti-migration activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been refused bail and remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to charges arising from an incident involving a boat in the English Channel. The 37-year-old appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Friday and denied one count of criminal damage and a separate offence under Section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 relating to an alleged failure to disclose the PIN to his mobile phone. Thomas had applied for bail, but the court refused the application and ordered that he remain in custody. He is now due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on Tuesday, September 29. The criminal damage allegation relates to an incident in the Channel on Tuesday, September 22. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said the charge followed an allegation that a boat was damaged while an emergency responder was on board. During Friday’s hearing, prosecutors alleged Thomas used a knife to damage the vessel. Thomas has pleaded not guilty and the allegation has not been proved. He also denies the RIPA offence concerning his phone PIN. Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, attended court in support of Thomas, following a demonstration involving several hundred people outside Hampshire Constabulary’s Police Investigation Centre in Basingstoke on Thursday evening. Claims circulating on social media say Thomas’s legal team proposed a package of bail conditions including electronic monitoring, restrictions preventing him from approaching the coast and restrictions on social-media use. Those specific proposed conditions have not yet been confirmed in the published court reports reviewed by UKNIP. Thomas remains in custody pending his next appearance. Proceedings are active and Thomas is entitled to a fair trial. He has pleaded not guilty and the allegat

London Man Hospitalised After Brutal Homophobic Attack in Denmark Hill – Suspect Released Under Investigation

Man Assaulted in London in Shocking Homophobic Attack

Victim Suffers Head Injury But Is Out of Hospital

Suspect Arrested and Released Under Investigation

Police Appeal for Help from Public

FURTHER ACTION Wakefield care home faces further action after inspectors find standards have deteriorated

WORK PERMIT Former Diageo Serengeti Breweries executive claims $1.8m recovery after 18-year employment battle

NOT GUILTY PLEA Danny Tommo denies criminal damage charge over Channel boat incident

CHANNEL DEATHS Two migrants die during attempts to board UK-bound boats from French coast

CRACK LINE Dartford drug dealer jailed after trying to restart heroin and crack cocaine line

SHOTS FIRED Police activity sparks concern in Smallfield after damaged car found near Meadow View

POLICE UPDATE Motorcyclist critically injured in crash outside Bradford Royal Infirmary

BRING HIM HOME Police increasingly concerned for missing Crawley man who regularly walks trails on the Downs

FULL RECOVERY RAF pilots expected to make full recovery after ejecting from Hawk T2 before Anglesey crash

FAKE COP Fake police officer jailed after sexually assaulting two teenage girls in Chepstow

BROKEN BRITAIN Child sex offender allowed back to home overlooking playground where he targeted children

HIT AND RUN Cyclist, 24, dies after hit-and-run collision with moped in North Kensington

LAWFUL EXCUSE Danny Tommo remanded in custody after denying Channel boat criminal damage charge

MAJOR FIRE Huge fire at Bruntingthorpe Airfield sends smoke across Leicestershire as residents told to stay indoors

MR USELESS Andy Burnham refuses to set deadline to end Channel crossings as he says Brexit has hampered cooperation

FATAL STABBING Man jailed for 17 years after fatal stabbing in Menston

BREAKFAST TIME KFC launches £6 chicken-flavoured cereal and suggests pouring gravy over it

RAPE OFFENCE Two teenage boys charged with rape offences involving three alleged victims