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ALLEGED GAY BIAS ATTACK INVESTIGATED IN BROOKLYN NY

WPIX is reporting that the New York City Police are investigating an alleged gay bias beating of a 22 year old man that occurred in Brooklyn in the early morning hours of March 2.

The victim, who suffered lacerations to the back of the head and bruises to the face, was allegedly attacked by 5 male hispanics at the corner of Luquer Street and Hamilton Avenue in the 76th Precinct, police said.

During the assault the suspects uttered anti-gay words to the victim, according to the police report.

Emergency Medical Services responding to the scene took the victim to Lutheran Medical Center in stable condition.

The incident is being investigated as a bias crime by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.

“I was appalled and sickened to learn of last weeks anti-LGBT hate crime , said New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who is a lesbian. “New York City’s greatest strength is our diversity.  All New Yorkers should be free to walk our streets without fear of being attacked for who they are or who they are perceived to be.”

“The victim of last weeks attack was simply walking on the street when he was beaten by a group of men while being called anti-gay epithets.  This is outrageous and unacceptable,” she added.

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