Men attacked outside CC Blooms '˜for holding hands'

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Police are investigating a hate crime outside CC Blooms after two men were attacked for holding hands.

Andy Millin, 32, was walking with his boyfriend Cameron Stringer, 26, at the end of a night out on Saturday when they were attacked outside CC Blooms near the top of Leith Walk for holding hands.

Cameron was targeted first, but Andy says he stepped in to help him and was left with an injury that required stitches.

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The incident happened when the pair exited a club. Picture; GoogleThe incident happened when the pair exited a club. Picture; Google
The incident happened when the pair exited a club. Picture; Google

He shared images of his face following the incident which also saw his partner punched.