Couple say they will not be frightened into hiding their sexuality after the attackA fifth arrest has been made in connection with the homophobic attack of a couple on a London bus. Melania Geymonat and her girlfriend, Chris, had been travelling on a bus in north London, and say they were attacked after refusing to kiss each other on demand for a group of young men. The assault – during which a phone and a bag were stolen – happened in the early hours of 30 May. Speaking to the BBC on Friday, the couple said that they would not be frightened into hiding their sexuality after the attack. Theresa May said: “This was a sickening attack and my thoughts are with the couple affected.

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2019 09:45 UTC