The presenter, openly gay, recounted an attack he faced on his way home, the assault possibly fueled by his visibility as a TV personality. After being punched and kicked, he was aided by bystanders, but later required medical attention for a concussion. He expressed his frustrations about the safety of their community and called for improved measures to protect individuals from such attacks, labeling a need for a cultural shift in response to homophobic violence.
"Last night, at nine o'clock on my way home with some food, crossing the traffic lights just outside my apartment, three lads pulled up in a car - and jumped out and attacked me and punched me to the ground."
"I'm sure I'm fine, just I reckon I have a mild concussion, my head is thumping."
"It's not good enough. It's not good enough to be set upon on the street where you live and end up on a Friday in f*****g A&E with a concussion. We can do better."
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