Attacked with a hammer and robbed whilst holding hands. Violently beaten and 'left for dead' in the middle of the street. The experiences of courageous victims of hate crime in our region, people targeted for being who they are.
With each new year, reported hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester are rising. Victims singled out for being out and proud, as their authentic selves; showing public displays of affection, holding hands with their partners whilst walking home, or purely because of the clothes they were wearing.
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