Victim of alleged homophobic assault in Cork: ‘You can be gay in Ireland but don’t be too gay’

David Babington believes many assaults go unreported, saying: 'People are probably afraid to believe that anything will come of it'

David Babington: “We’ve never experienced any form of homophobia down the country but you go up to Cork city and get it non-stop.” Picture: David Babington

A Cork influencer who was the victim of an alleged homophobic attack in Cork city on Sunday night said he fears socially regressing following the incident.

David Babington was out celebrating a friend's birthday when he said a man shouted abusive and homophobic language at him from across the street. Mr Babington told the Irish Examinerthat the man, who he believes was not alone, then approached him.