Teenagers Attack Gay Couple, Threaten to Rape Their Dog

A gay couple was assaulted by a group of teens in Drogheda, Ireland, on June 18, while out walking their dog.

The couple was walking near Saint Dominic’s Park, near the borders of town, when the teenagers started tossing stones at the couple while tossing anti-gay slurs at them and even threatening to rape their dog.

The teenagers likewise punched and kicked the couple throughout the attack, calling them “f*****s and queers,” breaking a minimum of among the males’s nose throughout the attack according to the Irish Mirror.

Ivan Miadini, among the other halves, recorded the occurrence on his cellular phone.

“They started throwing punches and rocks, even bigger rocks,” Miadini informed Michael Reade, a regional radio host. “It all happened so fast, like in a minute. The vitriol, the things that they were saying became worse, even accusing us of being pedophiles.”

The Garda, the Irish National Police, know the occurrence, however the couple has yet to submit a main grievance.

“I didn’t film with the intention of sharing it with the Garda,” Miadini informed the Irish Mirror. “I am sharing this with different outlets with individuals I understand to share it amongst themselves so we can learn who these individuals are and see what their scenario is.

“I really want to know before taking this further down the line,” he included.

A source within the Garda informed DublinLive that the video was “shocking.” They said they hope the couple will submit a protest versus the opponents.

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“These teenage gangs should not get away with this. There is no excuse for such vile homophobic and racist abuse,” the source said.

The couple has actually given that talked with regional political leader Imelda Munster, a Sinn Fein TD representing the Louth constituency.

Munster condemned the attacks. “These are two law-abiding citizens going out for a walk with their dog when they are attacked in broad daylight because of who they are,” she said.

“It was a horrible experience for them and absolutely wrong. Who do these gang of thugs think they are? They must be tracked down and brought to justice for what they did,” included Munster. “Under no circumstances should these thugs get away with this. It was a frightening incident and everyone in Drogheda is shocked and angry.”

Ireland has actually seen a rise in anti-LGBTQ attacks in recent years. Last month, a 14-year-old boy was assaulted by 5 other teens for being gay. He continual severe facial injuries and damaged teeth in the attack. However, all 5 opponents were launched from cops custody without being charged, according to the Irish Times.

While anti-LGBTQ attacks in Ireland surged in 2015, an extensive reform expense targeted at suppressing hate criminal activities has just recently passed the Dáil. It now heads to the Seanad, the 2nd chamber of Ireland’s bicameral legislature. If the expense passes the Seanad, like in the United States, it would require to be signed into law by Ireland’s president.

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