> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Worthing mum beaten in homophobic attack
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/worthing-mum-beaten-in-homophobic-attack/
- Published: 2021-05-21T12:30:28.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-21T12:30:28.000Z
- Description: Lauren Garrison said she was beaten “black and blue” in Worthing in a homophobic attack.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: News, Brighton, LGBTQ, Sussex Police, Worthing

![](https://www.gscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/three-fishes-pub-worthing-600-400.jpg)

Garrison was attacked outside The Three Fishes

28-year-old **Lauren Garrison** said she was beaten *“black and blue”* outside The Three Fishes pub in **Worthing** in a homophobic attack on **May 17**. Speaking to *[The Argus](https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19314849.mum-beaten-crowbar-homophobic-attack-worthing/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)* about her experience, Garrison said she was harassed by a group of 13 young people during a night out with friends. After confronting the group for calling her homophobic and transphobic slurs, the mother-of-one was beaten with a crowbar, leaving her unconscious.

She was left with a concussion and is fearful she may be left with permanent damage after a blood vessel burst in her eye. Garrison, who said she is cisgender and attracted to men and women, described the incident: *“They were being verbally abusive to me and making homophobic comments. They called me a tr\*\*\*y and said ‘oh look there is another dirty d\*\*e’. They then said they* \[queer people\] *should be shot…As soon as I walked out that pub, I was knocked out. They hit me with a crowbar and Hooch bottle – I was hit twice.”*

![](https://www.gscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/worthing-homophobic-attack.jpg)

Photos: The Argus

She said the violent attack has deeply affected her: *“I am in shock of it all. I am just trying to carry on – that is all you can do.”* A spokesperson for the Sussex Police said the incident is being investigated, adding: *“Enquiries are underway to trace those responsible, and officers are keen to speak with anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation.”*