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Firework thrown at man in homophobic attack in Southampton Firework thrown at man in homophobic attack in Southampton
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A man has been treated in hospital for burns after a firework was thrown at him in what the police have described as a homophobic attack. A man has been treated in hospital for burns after a firework was thrown at him in what police have described as a homophobic attack.
Three men in a charcoal-coloured vehicle shouted homophobic abuse at the 49-year-old as he walked along Cemetery Road, Southampton, on Tuesday evening.Three men in a charcoal-coloured vehicle shouted homophobic abuse at the 49-year-old as he walked along Cemetery Road, Southampton, on Tuesday evening.
One man threw the lit firework, causing burns to the man's leg.One man threw the lit firework, causing burns to the man's leg.
Detectives have issued an e-fit image of a man they want to trace. He is described as slim and aged in his 20s.Detectives have issued an e-fit image of a man they want to trace. He is described as slim and aged in his 20s.
'Cowardly''Cowardly'
Police said the attack happened between 20:20 and 21:20 BST. Officers have urged anyone who may have experienced similar abuse in the area to come forward.Police said the attack happened between 20:20 and 21:20 BST. Officers have urged anyone who may have experienced similar abuse in the area to come forward.
PC Kim Thomas said Hampshire Constabulary "takes hate crime very seriously".PC Kim Thomas said Hampshire Constabulary "takes hate crime very seriously".
She added: "Hate incidents are cowardly, unacceptable and motivated by hostility and should always be challenged.She added: "Hate incidents are cowardly, unacceptable and motivated by hostility and should always be challenged.
"Not only has this been a very distressing incident for this man, he has suffered injuries that he is still receiving medical attention for.""Not only has this been a very distressing incident for this man, he has suffered injuries that he is still receiving medical attention for."