Homophobic Attack in Ljubljana against an Italian National

Alert DateMay 8, 2011 Country: Slovenia Address: Central Train Station, Ljubljana General Type: Racist violence Racism and discrimination phenomena: Extremism - organised Racist Violence, Homophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Majority Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Daily life
Victims Data
Victims Nationality/Ethnic Origin Italian
Victims Gender Male
Victims Age 26-35
Victims Number 1
Fatalities - deaths N/A
Perpetrators Data
Perpetrators Nationality/Ethnic Origin N/A
Perpetrator Gender Male
Perpetrator Age N/A
Perpetrators Number 2
Extremist/Organised Group Violence Yes

In May 2011 an Italian gay activist (A.P.) was attacked in Ljubljana. He was attacked first verbally and then also physically, by two young man, while he was ordering a burger at the train station in Ljubljana. He suffered serious injuries that were initially treated at the hospital in Ljubljana where he was taken by his friend and there he obtained six stiches on his lip. His treatment continued in Italy where he had to undergo an operation. The police arrived at the scene of the crime and made a report about the incident. The incident is still being investigated by the police.

 

 

Source:

Revija Narobe (www.narobe.si): http://www.narobe.si/myblog/spet-homofobicni-napad-v-ljubljani