Indignation across Ireland over the homophobic assault suffered by Rugby player in Dublin
Evan Somers, a 23 year old Rugby player was attacked in Dame Street, Dublin, leaving him with severe injuries to his ankle and eye socket
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Mr. Somers has required surgery on the fractured ankle and must remain in hospital due to the severity of the injuries. He is part of the Emerald Warriors RFC, the first ever Rugby team in Ireland to belong to the International Gay Rugby Association and Board. The 23 year old Rugby player has highlighted that he shares what happened not for attention but to raise awareness that progress still needs to be made 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
Numerous public figures have condemned the attack on social media.
Tánaiste posted on Twitter yesterday: “Shocked and appalled that an assault of this natured occurred in our capital city. Will discuss with Helen McEntee re Garda presence on our street and new hate crime laws. Sorry about what happened. Wishing you a swift recovery.”
Justice Minister Helen McEntee also spoke out and promised to increase security on streets by deploying more gardaí.
Leinster Rugby and singer Boy George also condemned the assault.
Evan has also warned of a fake Twitter profile which stole his identity and is asking for money. Evan assured, on his real Twitter account that he would not ask for any money at any stage of his recovery and asked people not to be persuaded into sending any money to this "sick person" who is pretending to be him.
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