Hate crime

Two men in their 30s were left "incredibly shaken" after a homophobic knife attack in Liverpool.

Pride organiser John Bird described the attack on two men in Liverpool as "terrifying".

Police say the boys, aged between 12 and 15, attacked a couple as they walked home in Liverpool.

Community officers are being appointed around Wales to help deal with "tensions" in some areas.

"Homophobic comments" were made by a group of youngsters and a person was punched, police say.

Police are investigating after offensive slogans were painted in the Calton Hill area of Edinburgh.

The actor said he "mistakenly" shared the image, believing it related to an Israeli hospital bombing.

The pair were appearing in Rotterdam, which tells the story of a young gay woman.

The review of hate crime legislation could also see new laws on the display of paramilitary flags.

Children as young as 10 alter their appearance to avoid being bullied or racially abused - NSPCC.