Man arrested after hurling homophobic abuse outside Northampton nightclub

The suspect remained in custody overnight as an investigation took place

By Megan Hillery

Published 23rd Aug 2021, 15:47 BST

Updated 23rd Aug 2021, 15:51 BST

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A 33-year-old man was arrested in Northampton town centre over the weekend in connection with a hate crime.

This happened in the early hours of Sunday, August 22 when a man hurled homophobic abuse outside nightclub, The Boston, located on College Street near the North Gate Bus Station.

A spokesperson for the Northampton Police Response Team tweeted shortly after the incident: "We will always take these offences seriously and the suspect will remain in custody overnight whilst an investigation takes place."

The 33-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the hate crime has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.