Gay couple beat up for refusing to kiss

Two women say they were subjected to a homophobic attack and left covered in blood after refusing to kiss on a bus. Melania Geymonat, 28, said the attack on her and partner Chris happened on the. Gay Couple Share Bloodied Photo After They Were Beaten by Men for Refusing to Kiss For Their Entertainment Published Jun 07, at AM EDT By Ewan Palmer. Arrests have been gay couple beat up for refusing to kiss over a homophobic attack on a couple after they refused to kiss while travelling on a London night bus on May 30, Scotland Yard said.

Melania Geymonat was left with a suspected broken nose while girlfriend Chris was also beaten up. A lesbian couple was viciously beaten on a London bus when they refused to kiss each other to entertain a gang of men — and authorities have made arrests in the case, local police announced F. Four men have been arrested after a Ryanair stewardess and her girlfriend were beaten up on a London bus gang after they refused to kiss.

Melania Geymonat, 28, and her girlfriend Chris were left bloodied and in shock after the homophobic attack by four thugs, which happened around am on May Read more: Brunei suspends death penalty for homosexuality after backlash. A phone and bag were stolen during the assault. He also pleaded guilty to stealing Ms Geymonat's handbag and Ms Hannigan's phone which were both found following his arrest.

But with memories of a murder during the march still fresh, thousands of police were in attendance at this year's parade. Bishop's Stortford. This attack is a shocking reminder that even in one of the world's most accepting and celebrated cities, there is still work to be done to protect LGBT people from harm. They are being questioned on suspicion of robbery and aggravated grievous bodily harm.

Media are reporting that scenes involving gay sex and drug-taking will have been removed. Bus operator Metroline said there was CCTV footage of the attack and it was co-operating with police.

Why you can trust Sky News. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on Police said the incident happened in the early hours of May 30 after the two women boarded a double-decker night bus in the northern suburb of West Hampstead. Read more: Pimps of Thai transexuals on trial in Germany. Ben Hunte, West Africa correspondent. She said: "Government research found that more than two thirds of LGBT people said they had avoided holding hands with a same-sex partner for fear of a negative reaction from others.

Accept and continue. I thought this might make them go away. Glasgow Pride bans political parties from taking part amid Supreme Court row. Stressing that such attacks on London buses were "rare", he added: "I would like to reassure those heading out over the weekend that extra uniformed and plain clothes Safer Transport officers will be out on patrol working to keep them safe and prevent crime.

I was really bleeding. Both women were taken to hospital for treatment to facial injuries, but have now been discharged. Ms Geymonat said: "They surrounded us and started saying really aggressive stuff, things about sexual positions, lesbians and claiming we could kiss so they could watch us.

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In focus. Melania Geymonat. Prime Minister Theresa May called the incident a "sickening attack" and said her thoughts were with the couple. If anything, you should do it more. Prime Minister Theresa May said: "This was a sickening attack and my thoughts are with the couple affected.