Irish Rugby Player Was Attacked in Gay Hate Crime Last Night

Irish Rugby player Evan Bintosh was attacked in a hate crime in Dublin last night.

Bintosh wrote on Twitter:

Last night a stranger called me a faggot before beating the shit out of me. He left me with a fractured eye socket, 2 fractures in my ankle, a dislocation in my ankle & some other minor injuries. We’ve come a long way but still have such a long way to go in terms of equality.

Last night a stranger called me a faggot before beating the shit out of me. He left me with a fractured eye socket, 2 fractures in my ankle, a dislocation in my ankle & some other minor injuries. We’ve come a long way but still have such a long way to go in terms of equality. pic.twitter.com/aAA8OQ83QY

— Evan (@ebintosh) April 10, 2022

His team, Emerald Warriors RFC wrote:

We are devastated and shocked following the attack on our fellow team mate / Warrior last night. This is Ireland 2022. As many of our stakeholders tell us, homophobic attacks and slurs are increasing. We are here for you @ebintosh

We are devastated and shocked following the attack on our fellow team mate / Warrior last night. This is Ireland 2022. As many of our stakeholders tell us, homophobic attacks and slurs are increasing. We are here for you @ebintosh. https://t.co/7DTPU1sKX2

— Emerald Warriors RFC (@ewrfc) April 10, 2022

The Irish Rugby League said:

We stand #shouldertoshoulder with Evan and with  @ewrfc This violence and homophobia has no place in our society. We will always send the message that everyone is welcome in the rugby family.

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