Joe Porter was subjected to homophobic abuse
Joe Porter
Police are appealing for witnesses after a jogger was subjected to a homophobic abuse. District councillor Joe Porter says he was branded a ‘gay boy’ when out for a run this week.
It happened in Endon at 7pm on Monday 20 April.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “We have received a report of a hate incident in Endon. The victim, a man, was jogging on High View Road and Hillside Avenue when two men in a sports car shouted at him, using homophobic language. Officers are investigating and are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has relevant dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage.”
Witnesses should call the police on 101, quoting incident number 755 of 20 April, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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