Southbank Homophobic Attack: Three Suspects ID'd

Police are hunting these suspects after a gay couple holding hands near the National Theatre were attacked on New Year's Day.

Officers on Southwark borough are treating it as a homophobic offence.

The male victims, aged 28 and 31 years-old were strolling in the Southbank at 2.30pm when they were set upon.

They suffered facial injuries and bruising as a result of the assault.

They did not require hospital treatment.

Four assailants took part, but one was not captured on CCTV.

The suspects are all described as white, aged in their mid-20's and wearing hooded tops.

They left in the direction of the OXO Tower.

Officers are issuing images of three of the four suspects in a bid to identify them.

The assault is being treated as a hate crime.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Lambeth via 101 quoting reference 6108/1Jan or tweet @MetCC.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.