Help Police Identify Up To 12 Philadelphia Hate-Crime Suspects

Philadelphia police released a video asking the public to help identify suspects in an assault on a gay couple in Center City Thursday night. The 15 suspects were described as white, in their early 20s, clean cut and well dressed.

Help Police Identify Up To 12 Philadelphia Hate-Crime Suspects

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Philadelphia police released a video asking the public to help identify suspects in an assault on a gay couple in Center City Thursday night.

The 15 suspects were described as white, in their early 20s, clean cut and well dressed.

According to police, members of the group made disparaging remarks about the couple's sexual orientation, and then attacked them near the corner of 16th and Chancellor streets. The group fled when police approached, taking one victim's bag with them.

Both victims were taken to the hospital, one with a broken facial bone.

Police say one victim was treated for fractures and deep lacerations to his face requiring surgery and his jaw wired shut. --Newsworks.org

Philadelphia police described the suspects as "a group of approximately 10-12 white male and females all in their early 20's "clean cut" and well dressed. One suspect was described as having a husky build, brown hair, wearing a brown shirt and shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia Police at 215.686.TIPS (8477), text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847 or visit PhillyPolice.com.