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Man says he was 'nearly beat to death' during violent homophobic assault at Toronto Island
David Gomez, who was attacked in a violent homophobic assault at the Toronto Island this weekend, is seen in this photo. (Supplied)
''According to Toronto police, the man and a 27-year-old woman were walking in the area when they became involved in a disagreement with a group of people.
A man from the group made homophobic comments towards the victims while a woman grabbed one of them, police said.
The 24-year-old was then assaulted by two men from the group, police allege. Investigators say the suspects punched and kicked him, leaving him with “significant injuries.”
''Gomez says he was called homophobic names and was subsequently “knocked unconscious, and nearly beat to death … I was dragged around, kicked and punched in the face.”
He wrote that he has a broken nose and shattered face, and went on to thank everyone who has reached out with flowers, food and support.''
''Pride Toronto’s Executive Director Sherwin Modeste told CTV News Toronto Wednesday the community is feeling fear.
“It is very disheartening that in 2021 we’re still facing this sort of attack. Yesterday and the day before our social media, our phone calls were ringing off the hook, just individuals not feeling safe,” he said.
Modeste is calling on Toronto police to investigate the assault as a hate crime.''
''The first suspect is described by police as a Black man who is about 25 to 32 years old. He stands about six-foot-four, weighs about 220 pounds and has a muscular build with dreadlocks. The suspect had a bicycle with him.
The second suspect is described as a white man with a thin build who was about five-foot-six inches tall. He possibly had dreadlocks, police say.
The third suspect is described as a white woman who is about 22 to 28 years old. She stands about five-foot-five, weighs about 190 pounds and has long blonde hair.''
''Meanwhile, several social media posts have linked an Ottawa Redblacks player to the attack.
The CFL team released a statement saying "aware of the allegations made on social media involving one of their players."
Man says he was 'nearly beat to death' during violent homophobic assault at Toronto Island
David Gomez, who was attacked in a violent homophobic assault at the Toronto Island this weekend, is seen in this photo. (Supplied)
''According to Toronto police, the man and a 27-year-old woman were walking in the area when they became involved in a disagreement with a group of people.
A man from the group made homophobic comments towards the victims while a woman grabbed one of them, police said.
The 24-year-old was then assaulted by two men from the group, police allege. Investigators say the suspects punched and kicked him, leaving him with “significant injuries.”
''Gomez says he was called homophobic names and was subsequently “knocked unconscious, and nearly beat to death … I was dragged around, kicked and punched in the face.”
He wrote that he has a broken nose and shattered face, and went on to thank everyone who has reached out with flowers, food and support.''
''Pride Toronto’s Executive Director Sherwin Modeste told CTV News Toronto Wednesday the community is feeling fear.
“It is very disheartening that in 2021 we’re still facing this sort of attack. Yesterday and the day before our social media, our phone calls were ringing off the hook, just individuals not feeling safe,” he said.
Modeste is calling on Toronto police to investigate the assault as a hate crime.''
''The first suspect is described by police as a Black man who is about 25 to 32 years old. He stands about six-foot-four, weighs about 220 pounds and has a muscular build with dreadlocks. The suspect had a bicycle with him.
The second suspect is described as a white man with a thin build who was about five-foot-six inches tall. He possibly had dreadlocks, police say.
The third suspect is described as a white woman who is about 22 to 28 years old. She stands about five-foot-five, weighs about 190 pounds and has long blonde hair.''
''Meanwhile, several social media posts have linked an Ottawa Redblacks player to the attack.
The CFL team released a statement saying "aware of the allegations made on social media involving one of their players."
