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Gay Charlton Athletic fans lured into a hoax meeting and attacked by homophobic thugs

Gay Charlton Athletic fans lured into a hoax meeting and attacked by homophobic thugs
Danny
January 11, 2015

An LGBT fans group of Charlton Athletic were attacked at the weekend shortly before Saturday’s game against Brighton and Hove Albion (BHAFC).

The Charlton Rainbows group suffered the attack after being lured into a “gay friendly” meeting with another fake fan group of a similar nature.

Charlton Rainbows describe themselves as ‘a Charlton Athletic supporters group made up of Bi, Gay, Lesbian and Trans Gender fans who are standing up to homophobia’ and are based in South East London.

 

Before yesterday’s match, we were told to meet a group equivalent to ours. Unfortunately, this was a hoax and some members were attacked.

— Charlton Rainbows (@proudcafc) January 11, 2015

An investigation’s ongoing with CCTV and statements being taken. We would like to say that the fans involved were neither #bhafc or #CAFC

— Charlton Rainbows (@proudcafc) January 11, 2015

Thank you for the support! Our members shaken, but OK. We can’t give more info as this is a criminal matter, but the thugs will be caught.

— Charlton Rainbows (@proudcafc) January 11, 2015

The solidarity and support shown has been fantastic. These were not real football fans and neither will this put us off going to football.

— Charlton Rainbows (@proudcafc) January 11, 2015

 

‘Disgusting what is wrong with people – hope you are all ok,’ said Jamie Thomas.

‘That’s vile. *All* genuine football fans are sickened by this sort of thing,’ tweeted Liquid Spurs.

‘Once again, thank you for your continued support. This matter is being dealt with through the correct channels. #StandingTogetherStronger.’

The Metropolitan Police confirmed it has received a report about the attack and is investigating the incident, alongside Sussex Police.

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