Man set alight in 'gay hate' attack in church grounds

A man has been set on fire in what police are describing as a homophobic hate crime.

Man set alight in 'gay hate' attack in church grounds

A man has been set on fire in what police are describing as a homophobic hate crime.

The 20-year-old victim was walking through the grounds of Holy Trinity Church in Stockton-on-Tees when he was approached by a group of four men and questioned about his sexuality.

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