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Vigil to be held in London 10/30/09 for man killed in homophobic attack

Trafalgar Square London
United Kingdom
GB

Location

Trafalgar Square London
United Kingdom
51° 30' 0.5472" N, 0° 7' 34.4496" W
GB

62-year-old Ian Baynham, a gay man, was out with friends when he was assaulted by a group yelling homophobic slurs.  Baynham died from his injuries on October 13.  Police have arrested a 19-year-old man and two 17-year-old girls in connection with the killing.  Ian Baynham's death mark the fourth suspected anti-gay murder in London over the past year.  Police officials say that homophobic attacks have increased 14% since April.

The candlelight vigil will take place from 8PM to 10PM in Trafalgar Square on October 30th.  There will be a two-minute silence at 9PM.

To show your support and learn more about the vigil, visit the Facebook event listing.

 

Via: TimesOnline and NewsShopper.

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