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# Two boys face homophobic abuse in Basildon
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/two-boys-face-homophobic-abuse-in-basildon/
- Published: 2021-07-05T10:02:51.000Z
- Updated: 2021-07-05T10:02:51.000Z
- Description: Police in Basildon are investigating an incident in which two teen boys were harassed by a group of 20 people.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: News, Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime, Essex, Hate Crime, LGBTQ, UK

Police in **Basildon, Essex,** are investigating an incident in which two teen boys were harassed by a group of 20 people who shouted homophobic slurs and made threats of violence. According to the *[Basildon Echo](https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/19415204.billericay-hate-crime-sees-gang-yobs-hurl-threats-boys/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)*, the gang targeted the two boys in Lake Meadows Park at around 5pm on **July 1**. A witness shared a report of the event on social media, saying they saw around 20 people threaten the boys.

Local police have confirmed that the incident is being treated as a hate crime, saying: *“The victims were subjected to homophobic abuse.”* Authorities have also encouraged anyone who has any information about the event to come forward: *“If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.”*

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lake-meadow-park-basildon-600-400.jpg)

The incident occurred in Lake Meadow Park