Man loses ear in horrific homophobic attack in New York
Police arrested Hubert Dabbs in connection with the brutal beatings
By Steve Brown
A man lost one of his ears is a horrific homophobic attack.
The man from New York suffered extensive injuries and was in a life-threatening condition after he was brutally beaten over the past weekend.
Hubert Dabbs was arrested by Albany police in connection with the attack where he allegedly stomped on the victim’s head on the steps on an apartment complex, LGBTQ Nation reported.
Police were called after reports of an unconscious person and bystanders were able to point which direction Dabbs went and he was arrested immediately.
Guryam Singh, who owns a small store near where the attack happened, said: “He was almost dead.
“Without reason, he just started beating him up. He was [kicking] him in the forehead.
“The guy was very nice. He always came by and bought beers and soda. He never bothered nobody.”
The victim suffered severe facial fractures, lacerations in the head and swelling in his brain as well as losing an ear.
He was taken to hospital and now his condition is reportedly not life-threatening anymore.
Police believe Dabbs knew the victim but didn’t specify how but they claim the attack was motivated by homophobia.
A police spokesperson said: “It’s believed that Mr Dabbs was assaulting the man due to his sexual orientation, being that the victim is homosexual.”
Dabbs has been charged with attempted murder with hate crime enhancement.”