Influencer David Babington 'numb' after alleged homophobic attack in Cork City

"To be gay-bashed at 43 in Cork City is something I had never anticipated would happen to me again," said the influencer, known as 'Material Boy'.

Material Boy speaking on his Instagram about an incident in Cork City where he was targeted for being gay.

A well-known Cork social media influencer was the victim of an alleged attack in Cork City last night, leaving him with a black eye.

Hair salon owner and influencer David Babington, known as 'Material Boy' on Instagram, described the horrifying event on his Instagram stories.