Sussex Police has released images of three men suspected of breaking a man’s jaw, and giving his friend facial injuries, in a homophobic attack.
The police force has released CCTV images of the trio and are calling on the public to help identify them.
The three men went to Seaside Kebabs in Kings Road, at around4.30am on Thursday 7 June, where they allegedly made “derogatory comments about homosexuality.”
They started arguing with two other men, a 21-year from Suffolk, and a 22-year old from Gloucestershire, who were subsequently attacked.
The 21-year old suffered a broken jaw and a cut to his face, which needed stitches, while the 22-year old man received “minor facial injuries.”
“Police investigating a homophobic related assault have released CCTV images of three suspects,” a press release on Sussex Police’s website reads.
It adds: “Initial enquiries have not led to the suspects, described as three Asian men, being identified and officers are now seeking help from the public.”
It is believed the three men could be from London.
Sussex Police is calling on anybody who recognises the suspects to report this online or call 101, quoting serial 146 of 07/06.
In July, a report found that police forces in England and Wales need to tackle “significant problems” in the handling of hate crimes.
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