In an alarming incident, two men were wounded in a homophobic attack involving stabbing outside a south London nightclub. The victims, aged in their 20s and 30s, were assaulted near the

Two Brewers located on Clapham High Street during Sunday night.

The Metropolitan Police is categorizing the stabbings as a hate crime due to their homophobic nature. The injured men have been discharged from the hospital following medical care.

Detective Inspector Gary Castle acknowledges the potential impact of this assault on the LGBT+ community, assuring that an urgent investigation is actively ongoing. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

A drag performer from the nightclub expressed gratitude toward the venue's staff for their swift response during the incident. Mary Mac commended The Two Brewers' team for their efforts in ensuring safety within the venue, while also condemning the escalating frequency of such alarming occurrences in the year 2023.

A representative from The Two Brewers conveyed their full cooperation with the police's investigation into the unprovoked attack. The establishment expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, emphasizing the paramount importance of the safety and well-being of their LGBTQIA+ patrons. To this end, the club has collaborated with the police by providing CCTV footage and bolstered security measures are now in effect. Photo by Ewan Munro from London, UK, Wikimedia commons.