Attack, Possible Hate Crime, Near Lexington Club
Attack, Possible Hate Crime, Near Lexington Club Save Email Print
Posted: 11:32 PM Feb 19, 2008
Last Updated: 12:45 AM Feb 20, 2008
Reporter: Mark Kennedy
Email Address: Mark.Kennedy@wkyt.com

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Lexington Police are investigating an attack outside a nightclub as a possible hate crime.
It happened this weekend after a fundraiser at Bang nightclub on North Limestone.

A man says as he walked to his car two men yelled an anti-gay remark, then began punching him in the face.
His two front teeth were knocked out, and he suffered some facial injuries.

Lexington police say the are taking the crime seriously, but the victim was not able to give them a good description of his attackers. Mayor Newberry also says his office is looking into the attack.

The owner of the alternative lifestyle club says he hasn't had problems of this sort in the 10 years he's been in business.

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