Disturbing News From Across the Pond

[Tommy_chelsea]

I had thought that Europeans were a little more accepting of Gays and Lesbians, but the following story from The Times of London has made me rethink my opinion. Here's the link:

 

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article7102008.ece

 

From reading the story it's not clear what prompted this attack. Two gay men walking in Piccadilly Circus, minding their own business, should not have to worry about being attacked by drunken teenage girls.

[Guest OCBeachbody]

Whoa... that is horrible. Three Drunken people just randomly attacked them?

What's worse is that they claim they did no such thing...

 

That is truly a sad and tragic scene.... people getting beaten to death in public.... surprised that there wasn't a Bobby around, you'd think such public places like that would have a stronger presence for the local police.

[JoeyBryant]

Thats just crazy...reminds me of some of the stuff that went on in South Beach a few years back.

[edjames]

Picadilly Cicus is the Times Sq of London and it is always full of rowdy teenagers. I avoid that area like the plaque. So sad that this happened.

 

ED

[alanalt]

Picadilly Cicus is the Times Sq of London and it is always full of rowdy teenagers. I avoid that area like the plaque.

 

So, it seems from my own recollections, do the police...

 

As for the OP, I don't think you can judge any society's overall acceptance of minorities based on the actions of drunken teenage girls...

 

Alan

[Guest greatness]

So I was wondering

 

When I first read an news article about the incident, I was wondering what his friend was doing at that time. He could have easily jumped in and protected his friend. There is something missing in the story... It's unfortunate that a gay guy died in the process.