Southport man escapes jail after hate crime related assault

26th June 2019

Lee Walker, 46, of Albert Road Southport has received a 22 week sentence suspended for 18 months after he was found guilty of a hate crime related assault.

The incident occurred at @SONHStrust in late December 2018, when he assaulted a woman whilst making homophobic remarks. He was also found in possession of drugs.

If you have been a victim of a similar crime, or feel threatened in any way, please DM @MerPolCC or call 101 so our specially trained officers can investigate & bring offenders to justice.