Gay couple subjected to homophobic abuse from group of teenagers on bus

Police suppose the couple have been focused as a result of Daniel (pictured) was wearing drag (Image: Gloucestershire Police/PA Wire)

A same-sex couple have been subjected to a barrage of homophobic abuse from a gang of youngsters on a late-night bus in Cheltenham.

Daniel McDonnell and Giles Norton have been focused by a bunch of 4 or 5 youngsters final weekend.

Gloucestershire Police suppose the couple, who had been to a drag occasion within the city that night time, have been focused as a result of Mr McDonnell was wearing drag.

The pair have been abused by the youths on the highest deck of the No 10 bus because it travelled in the direction of Gloucester final Saturday, March 12.

The motive force turned conscious of what was taking place and stopped on Shurdington Street so the 2 might get off.

The group, who made varied feedback in the direction of the couple, have been described as all being white males of their late teenagers, considered one of them was sporting a black sweatshirt.

Police stated the incident is being handled as a hate crime.

PC Steph Lawrence, county hate crime co-ordinator, stated: ‘Gloucestershire is a welcoming, pleasant and numerous county and we won't tolerate hate in any of its kinds.

‘We are going to work onerous to handle it, with the assistance of our companion companies throughout the county.

‘As a drive we've got a four-year strategic plan in place to deal with hate, we encourage all victims of those crimes to come back ahead and report both to us, or Gloucestershire Sufferer Help.

‘We additionally encourage folks to not be bystanders and report on behalf of others.’

Police are interesting for witnesses to the incident to get in contact and CCTV enquiries are ongoing to determine these concerned.

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