Last Friday, in London’s Trafalgar Square, thousands rallied against the recent spate hate crimes in the city, including the anti-gay murder of Ian Baynham and the attack on gay police trainee James Parkes
From the BBC:
Family and friends and thousands of gay, lesbian and transgender people turned out to mourn Ian Baynham, 62.
Tributes were also paid to trainee Pc James Parkes, who suffered skull fractures after an attack in Liverpool.
Rows of candles spelt out “No To Hate” and speeches took place before a two-minutes silence at 2100.
Like millions of people before him, Ian Baynham walked through the square on 25 September, looking forward to a night out.
A little over a month later, thousands gathered beneath Nelson’s Column to mourn his murder.
Police believe Mr Baynham, from Beckenham in Kent, was beaten by a group of total strangers because he was gay. He suffered head injuries and died in hospital two weeks later.
From where the candles flickered, mourners could see the spot, just a few yards away, where he became another victim.
Video of the vigil and rally, including words from Ian Baynham’s sister, read my friends of her brother
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