Gay teen burned, strangled and beaten by ex in homophobic attack
Birmingham Live reports.Their relationship took a turn in March this year, Birmingham Crown Court was told, after Knight’s friend “Ace” — who has not been identified — hurled anti-gay abuse at the teen. A few days later, the teen visited Knight at his apartment, but once again endured homophobic comments from Ace.“The victim tried to explain he was actually in a relationship with the defendant as far as he understood it,” prosecutor Omar Majid told the court.