Homophobic attack probe

- Tuesday, November 03, 2009

A 17-YEAR-old was arrested yesterday in connection with a homophobic attack on an off-duty policeman.

PC James Parkes, 22, was attacked in Liverpool city centre last week by up to 20 thugs.

He had been enjoying a night out with friends in the city centre’s gay area when the mob assaulted him, inflicting multiple skull fractures and fracturing his cheekbone and eye socket.

The officer was released from hospital at the weekend.

Merseyside Police said 13 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A 17-year-old who was arrested yesterday remains in custody for questioning.
The 12 others have all been bailed pending further inquiries.