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Gay man suffers horrific injuries after violent homophobic attack in Manchester

A gay man was hospitalised after experiencing a violent homophobic attack in Manchester. In the early hours of 10 April, Morgan Fevre was on his way from a night out with friends. While walking on Charlotte street, the 22-year-old was approached by an unidentified man – who was asking for a cigarette. The individual then proceeded to spew insults about his jacket and sexuality before he physically assaulted him. The horrific attack left Morgan with a bleed on the brain, three broken teeth, and a fractured cheekbone and eye socket. He…

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Manchester Pride to axe MCR Pride Live in “significant” organisation update

Manchester Pride has announced plans to implement a number of changes to Pride celebrations following a six-month review.  A six-month Pride In Our Future consultation was actioned after some LGBTQ+ communities felt that the focus of the charity’s grant-giving was no longer re-electing key causes that impacted the community.  Following its reviewed efforts, Manchester Pride organisers have said August’s Pride celebrations will “refocus its efforts back onto its activist roots”. Moreover, moving ahead, Manchester Pride plans will be making a greater effort to “consult with communities” to create an event…

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Gay man ‘beaten by bouncers’ at popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in Manchester

A gay man alleged that he was “targeted” and “beaten” by bouncers at a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in Manchester. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Ronan Gordon said that during a visit to Bloom on 22 January, he was subjected to a brutal attack at the hands of the venue’s security guards. “Last night while I was in Bloom I was targeted by 5 bouncers and beaten in a unprovoked attack,” he wrote on Instagram, “I have a broken nose a shattered…

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A suspect has been arrested for defacing two LGBTQ+ murals in Manchester

A man was arrested in relation to the recent defacing of two murals in Manchester’s Gay Village. According to a report from the BBC, the man has since been bailed out and is currently pending further questioning.  At the end of June, a mural of Drag Race UK star Divina de Campo was targeted, as well as one with World War II code breaker Alan Turning and drag legend Foo Foo Lammar. The taggers wrote “666” and “dirty bastards” on the acclaimed pieces of artwork. Chief inspector Adam Wignall touched…

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