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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
John Kierans

Gay couple targeted in alleged homophobic attack say they forgive those responsible

A gay couple attacked and stoned by a gang of teenage thugs yesterday said: "We forgive them."

Germans Josif Norvat and Ivan Miadina were left shocked and traumatised by the incident in Drogheda earlier this week while they were out walking their dog.

But the couple didn't primarily blame the youngsters for their homophobia and violence. They instead claimed society and adults in their lives are just as responsible.

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