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Vigil at scene of anti-gay attack | Vigil at scene of anti-gay attack |
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A candlelit vigil against homophobia is due to be held in Liverpool at the scene of an attack which left a trainee policeman seriously injured. | |
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 last Sunday. | 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 last Sunday. |
His partner helped organise the vigil in Stanley Street, calling it a chance to take a stand against homophobia. | |
Mr Parkes' skull was fractured but he was released from hospital on Friday. | Mr Parkes' skull was fractured but he was released from hospital on Friday. |
Twelve boys have been arrested and bailed over the attack. | Twelve boys have been arrested and bailed over the attack. |
We are pleased to see people are as outraged by this attack as we are Tom Downey, victim's partner | We are pleased to see people are as outraged by this attack as we are Tom Downey, victim's partner |
Merseyside Police said Mr Parkes was discharged from hospital on Friday after treatment to multiple skull and face fractures and is recovering at home. | Merseyside Police said Mr Parkes was discharged from hospital on Friday after treatment to multiple skull and face fractures and is recovering at home. |
His partner Tom Downey said: "We have been amazed at the amount of support and best wishes that Jay and our families have received this week. | His partner Tom Downey said: "We have been amazed at the amount of support and best wishes that Jay and our families have received this week. |
"We would like to thank everyone again particularly the gay community, the people of Merseyside and the police for all their support and good wishes. | "We would like to thank everyone again particularly the gay community, the people of Merseyside and the police for all their support and good wishes. |
"We are pleased to see people are as outraged by this attack as we are. | "We are pleased to see people are as outraged by this attack as we are. |
"The candlelit vigil is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and stand against this horrible type of homophobic attack." | "The candlelit vigil is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and stand against this horrible type of homophobic attack." |
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