Three assaults of a homophobic nature in nine days in Liège: suspects trap their victims via the Grindr application

He went to the emergency room to be examined and. Nevertheless, on Sunday, he went to file a complaint with the police. Therefore, This is the third assault of its kind in nine days. For example, Last Saturday, in fact, a young man was also attacked by five people out of the Outreuse. Meanwhile, It was one of the attackers who had contacted him on Grind (dating application for the LGBTQ community). who had set him out before beating it. An alleged author of the assault had been arrested and deprived of freedom. Finally, on June 12, another assault was also identified.

“It is a homophobic offense. it is far from trivial”: a young man trapped and beaten during an appointment made on Grindr, in Liège.

Zero tolerance – Three assaults homophobic nature nine

The Modus Operandi is always the same: “A three assaults homophobic nature nine profile contacts the targeted victim on the Grindr application. an appointment is set, and when the victim arrives at the scene of the meeting, the latter is attacked by several individuals“, One specifies at the Liège prosecution.

“The prosecution applies zero tolerance in matters of discrimination. criminal measures will be taken with regard to the authors“Adds the spokesperson, Rosalie Heinen. Several suspects are still wanted and many duties are still in progress.

Several advice

These events greatly worry the Arc-en-Ciel house, which denounces homophobic crimes and targeted attacks on gay men. She calls for caution and gives some advice to prevent such incidents from happening again.

During an appointment set online:

– “Follow your instinct. try to make sure you and the person agree on the reasons for your meeting;

– Exchange your phone numbers or contact an application, three assaults homophobic nature nine such as WhatsApp or Instagram;

– Discuss by video call or by phone before you meet;

– Choose a meeting space where other people are present, and once again, follow your instinct to assess the person’s intentions;

– If you meet at your home, do not leave the door open and try to have a view of the street (through a window or a Judas);

– If you can, notify a trusted person of your appointment, indicating that you will contact them at a precise posterior hour;

– Avoid appointments in too insulated or poorly lit places, as far as possible“.

Up to 7 years in prison for multiple homophobic watches stretched via Grindr in Brussels: “It is as serious as. a murder!”