The Latest Breaking News from Evan Somers

Hate crime laws needed to tackle spiralling homophobic attacks, activists say

Latest figures show there was a 29% increase in hate crimes last year

Dublin Live · Jun 25, 2023

Man beaten in homophobic attack but assailant cannot be charged with hate crime

Evan Somers was punched after leaving a gay bar in Dublin and is now campaigning for a hate crime law in Ireland

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Virgin Media star Alan Hughes says he fears leaving bars amid homophobic Dublin attack

Ireland AM star Alan Hughes spoke yesterday about his fears for his safety as a gay man in Dublin

Dublin Live · Apr 13, 2022

Evan Somers: Outrage after gay man beaten to a pulp on Dublin street for being 'different'

The rugby player believes that there’s still a long way to go in terms of equality for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland

Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Leo Varadkar says LGBTQ+ community are worried over increase in assaults

The Tanaiste has spoke about a man who was left seriously injured following an alleged assault in Dublin over the weekend

Dublin Live · Apr 11, 2022

Leo Varadkar to examine options amid concern over apparent rise in abuse towards LGBTQ+ community

Speaking to the Irish Mirror, Mr Varadkar said he would speak to Justice Minister Helen McEntee about the Garda presence in the city centre

Irish Mirror · Apr 11, 2022

Man left with broken leg and fractured eye socket after alleged homophobic attack in city centre

23-year-old Evan Somers, who was rushed to St James' Hospital where he will undergo surgery on his ankle today, recalled the horrifying incident from his hospital bed

Dublin Live · Apr 11, 2022