CCTV image released after men are punched and kicked in homophobic attack in Sheffield city centre

Police believe the people pictured may hold vital information about a ‘hate crime’ incident in Sheffield city centre, in which two men were assaulted and subjected to homophobic abuse.
By Sarah Marshall
Published 25th Sep 2022, 14:59 BST
Updated 25th Sep 2022, 14:59 BST
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The incident took place at around 1.30am on Saturday, August 13, and South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have released details and this CCTV image today (Sunday, September 25).

A SYP spokesperson said: “It is reported that two men were walking along Surrey Street towards the train station when they were assaulted – both were punched in the face and one of the men fell to the floor, when it is believed he was then kicked.

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“It is understood that the two victims were subjected to homophobic abuse during the assault and officers are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Do you recognise the two people pictured? Police believe they may hold vital information about an incident in Sheffield city centre in which two men were assaulted and subjected to homophobic abuseDo you recognise the two people pictured? Police believe they may hold vital information about an incident in Sheffield city centre in which two men were assaulted and subjected to homophobic abuse
Do you recognise the two people pictured? Police believe they may hold vital information about an incident in Sheffield city centre in which two men were assaulted and subjected to homophobic abuse
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“Officers believe the man and woman pictured could hold vital information and are appealing to them, or anyone who recognises them, to get in touch.”

Call police on 101, quoting incident number 128 of August 13, 2022.

You can also pass on information through the force’s webchat and their online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something

Alternatively, you can speak to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.