A boy just 14 years old has been arrested in connection with two attacks on gay men perpetrated by a gang of approximately 15 people.
The victims in Dordrecht in the Netherlands were both lured under the false pretense of a Grindr hookup.
A fake profile was used to arrange meetups late at night in a parking lot. When the victims arrived, the large group of attackers began beating them.
One of the victims, aged 28, was admitted to a local hospital following the attack. The second victim managed to run away before sustaining significant injuries.
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Police say the 14-year-old who was arrested is just the beginning, and more arrests are imminent.
Wouter Kolff, the mayor of the town, issued this alert on Twitter:
“This weekend two nasty incidents of homophobic violence occurred in Dordrecht. We have close contact with the victims. Police and I am doing everything we can to find and stop the cowardly perpetrators.
In the meantime, be alert when using dating apps and websites.”
A spokesman for the Dutch LGBTQ group COC called the attacks “horrible, sick and cowardly.”
Speaking to the local news organization Algemeen Dagblad, he added:
“This underlines the necessity for the government to make combating violence against this group of people a top priority. It is still too common.
Let’s not blame the victims or apps like Grindr. The problem lies with the idiotic perpetrators.”
barkomatic
This is extremely surprising to learn that such an attack happened in the Netherlands of all places. Kinda cowardly to arrange for a group beating to make sure *you* don’t end up getting hurt.
Was it the 14 year old who created the profile with himself featured? I know we should avoid blaming the victim when a violent crime happens but that’s a bothersome detail if that is the case.
Raphael
“A fake profile was used…”
Juanjo
Ummmm yeah, you are a complete douche bag. No need to daily remind us.
nlsguy
Extremely surprising? The reputation might be good, but actually being from the Netherlands I know better. Hate towards the gay community has risen steadily the last few years.
TimothyBeauchamp
Well, it wasn’t in Amsterdam. Also, most homophobes are closeted self loathing gay men. He’s fourteen and will probably be coming out of the closet in several years.
Mandrake
Does anyone else fear Grindr will be going away like Craigslist?
TimothyBeauchamp
Welp, the 14 year old will be coming out of the closet and apologizing in several years. It seems it’s always the closeted self loathing types that are the worst at targeting the gay community.
Brian
So has Grindr just had a bad week, or is Queerty actively trying to take them down? Seems to be a negative article about them every day now.
ChrisK
Yeah find out if queerty has any stock and Jackd or scruff.
saramedina5655
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JerseyMike
these instant hookup sites are getting very old or I’m getting old… lol… I think its the latter. I do think they are going to go away slowly but surely…
WindsorOntario
It’s becoming tedious. Same people, all the time, same guys whose expectations and tastes are so specific that nobody is anybody’s type, everyone thinks he is better than the other guys, nobody talks except the ones with no picture, you jump through hoops and go through all this just to meet someone who either doesn’t show up, has used someone else’s picture, or lies about everything. Oh yea and there are those who are only looking to rip you off. I could see Grindr going away like Craigslist because so many of the profiles use code words either promoting prostitution or selling pills/other drugs.
Unfortunately what has happened over the last decade is the local gay coffee shops and some bars and baths have disappeared, and in many small to medium sized cities Grindr is the only game in town to meet anyone.
ChrisK
I think we’re both part of the latter Mike. I Just Disagree that they’re going anywhere.
ChrisK
Of coarse the perps will all have multiple syllable last names. The Netherlands have a huge problem of homophobia from a certain religious sect.