Attempted murder charge after 'hate crime' attack (opens original article in a new tab)

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder following a hate crime attack on a 50-year-old man in Smethwick, West Midlands, where a homophobic remark was allegedly made.

• A 17-year-old was charged with attempted murder after a 50-year-old man was seriously attacked in Smethwick, West Midlands.
• Police stated the attack was a hate crime involving a homophobic remark, though no evidence of racial or religious motivation was found.
• A second 17-year-old was arrested in Dudley on suspicion of attempted murder and is to be questioned.