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A trainee policeman left fighting for his life after a homophobic attack in Liverpool city centre has been allowed to leave hospital. | |
James Parkes, 22, was off duty when he was attacked by up to 20 youths as he left Superstar Boudoir in Stanley Street with his partner on Sunday. | |
He suffered multiple skull fractures but after 36 hours was able talk and has since left hospital, police said. | He suffered multiple skull fractures but after 36 hours was able talk and has since left hospital, police said. |
Twelve boys have been arrested and bailed over the attack. | Twelve boys have been arrested and bailed over the attack. |
Merseyside Police said Mr Parkes was discharged on Friday and is recovering at home. | |
Candlelit vigil | |
His partner, Tom Downey, expressed his praise for people who have extended their support since the attack. | |
"We have been amazed at the amount of support and best wishes that Jay and our families have received. | |
"We are pleased to see people are as outraged by this attack as we are." | |
Mr Parkes, a former community support officer, joined Merseyside Police as a trainee officer in May. | |
He also suffered fractures to his cheekbone and eye socket. | |
Hundreds of people are expected to gather for a candlelit vigil at the scene of the attack on Sunday night. | |
Mr Downey added: "The candlelit vigil is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and stand against this horrible type of homophobic attack." | |
He called for anyone who had information about his partner's attack to speak to detectives. |
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