Homophobic Attack in Wakefield

 Yorkshire MESMAC has raised concerns about increasing homophobic attacks in Wakefield after a member of its staff was attacked whilst delivering health promotion materials and condoms to a local gay venue. On the 12th March, the charity worker was dropping off condoms to Bar Zeus in Wakefield when
homophobic abuse was shouted at him. Three men then attacked him and launched an unprovoked and vicious physical attack. The Yorkshire MESMAC worker has sustained severe neck and back injuries and concussion.

Tom Doyle, Director of Yorkshire MESMAC said ‘This is totally unacceptable, any person should be able to walk the streets of our towns and cities free to go about
their lawful business. The fact that this attacked was fuelled by raging
homophobia concerns and angers me. Obviously as an employer we have concerns regarding the safety of our staff - we will do what ever we can to ensure that those involved are prosecuted to the fullest extent. We are also looking for a meeting with the police and other authorities to look at how we can improve the safety of lgbt people in Wakefield.’

Three men have been arrested in relation to this incident.