A gay couple from Brighton report that they were attacked in the city by strangers because of their sexuality.

James Flox Loxton and Dain Luka posted on social media pictures of their badly injured faces.

They describe that they were targeted by strangers on the streets on Sunday, when they were on their way home from a night out.

Two men had shouted homophobic comments at the pair, but James and Dain decided to ignore them.

However the strangers then jumped on them, pushed them to the ground and kicked them in the face and body.

Dain writes on his Facebook that he suffered multiple fractures in his face and his eyes are bloodied. He is unable to see with his left eye, and would only know if he’s going to get his left vision back in a few days’ time.

James says that at the time of the incident, there were several people around who helped them to call the police. The police have also caught the culprits subsequently.

‘I am grateful for the people that called the police and helped us,’ writes James. ‘And also [grateful] for Brighton Police for getting the investigation moving as fast as they could. And because of that, all the boys that did this to us have now been caught, arrested and charged!’

James adds that his phone was stolen during the attack. However, he is thankful that justice is served:

‘No one should be discriminated for anything, we are all the same and all equal and no one should have to experience what we went through on Sunday. Thank god we now have justice.’

The pair is remaining positive while they are healing from the trauma. They express their gratitude to those who have showed love and support for them.

‘Something bad has happened but I’m feeling positive and want only good to come out of this,’ says Dain.