Police are hunting a hompohobic thug who beat up a man outside a Preston takeaway.
A man made anti-gay taunts towards the 19-year-old student in the Spice of Bengal in Friargate at 3am on January 6.
He then repeatedly punched the teenager outside the takeaway, leaving him needing hospital treatment for cuts and bruises to his face.
The offender, who fled in a taxi, is described as about 19, 5ft 8in, slim and blonde.
Anyone with information should call police on 01772 203203.
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