Couple who kissed on dancefloor left covered in blood after horrific 'homophobic attack during night out'

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A gay couple say they were left covered in blood after being targeted in a horrific homophobic attack while on a night out together in Middleton.

Connor James, and his boyfriend James Metcalfe, had been out celebrating Connor's 25th birthday with family on August 31 when they decided to head out for a few drinks at a local pub a short walk away.

After spending time enjoying the evening and kissing on the dancefloor, their night soon turned into violence when a number of men are said to have started punching them, calling them 'fa***ts' and other homophobic slurs. READ MORE 'My son's lung collapsed after he took part in this damaging trend - I want to warn others about the reality' They were both taken to hospital after the attack, which erupted after Connor says he'd innocently asked a group stood at the bar if he could reach through to buy a drink during last orders.

Within seconds, Connor was set upon by a number of unknown individuals, before James tried to intervene and stop them. The couple suffered severe bruising to their faces and were left covered in blood.