LIVERPOOL UK: 18 YR OLD LOST HIS LIFE DUE TO BEING GAY

This is some sad news for a Monday, but I wanted to post it because there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Michael Causer, 18 yrs old (above), was attacked by three youths on Friday 25th July and suffered serious head injuries. Michael was treated by surgery at the Walton Neurology Centre to try to reduce swelling on his brain, however, passed away at 2:30pm on Saturday.

Two men, Gavin Alker aged 19 and James O'Connor, 18, both from the Huyton area, where the attack took place, have been charged with grievous bodily harm.

A third man from the area, aged 19, has been charged with witness intimidation. Merseyside police said the attack was being treated as a homophobic hate crime.

The light being that a local councillor is urging churches to step up and speak out about violence and hate towards everyone: gay, straight, black, white etc.

Steve Radford, leader of the Liberal party, represents Tuebrook and Stoneycroft ward. He told PinkNews.co.uk that it is vital the churches take a stand.

Councillor Radford, who is gay, told PinkNews.co.uk that the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Forum will meet this Wednesday to discuss how to respond to Mr Causer's death.

He stressed the need for all sections of society in Liverpool to speak out.

"I think we have to make sure that what we do must be dignified and inclusive.

"I want the civic and religious leaders to come together, like we saw after the murder of Anthony Walker."

Anthony, 18, was murdered with an ice axe in a racially-motivated attack in Huyton in 2005.

"A protest march may give the wrong impression and we also have to be very sensitive to the personal wishes of the family."

Councillor Radford said that given the importance of the churches in Liverpool he wants the city’s Roman Catholic and Anglican bishops to join with other religious leaders to lead a protest against homophobia "with the same robustness that they showed against racial hatred."

Merseyside Police said today:
"All the people arrested in connection to this incident were known to the victim and no one else is being sought." [SOURCE]

The sad thing is that my Dad is from this area (born and raised). Something needs to be done. This poor guy has lost his life for being himself. He will not be allowed to live a full life like these idiots who did this. I just hope justice will prevail at the end of all this. We don't need this type of hatred in our world!