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Lloyd Jones

Young queer men living in fear amid homophobic attacks

Dating apps such as Grindr are sometimes being used to lure queer users to a beating. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Young gay and bisexual men are living in fear amid rising hate crimes against them, including "bait and bash attacks" set up via dating apps, an inquiry has been told.

Social media platforms and algorithms were increasingly used to co-ordinate homophobic attacks, with the organised violence forcing some men back into the closet.

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