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“We are a church that is not unfamiliar with persecution as we are made up of mostly members of the LGBT community”

NSW Police told the inquiry that despite internal efforts, “homophobic or transphobic sentiments have not been eliminated entirely from the force, or from society more generally”.

Many in Toronto’s LGBTI community say Toronto police ignored their warnings that a serial killer was operating in the city’s gay village.

“Scott’s death is possibly one of the most challenging investigations I’ve seen – and it’s believed one of the greatest hindrances has been an unwillingness for witnesses to come forward.”

The officers, who joined in kicking the 33-year-old while he was on the ground, are currently facing charges of inflicting harm resulting in death.

A 27-year-old has been charged with stealing from the home of a man who fell from the balcony of his Surry Hills apartment, while a 21-year-old was arrested over the alleged robbery and assault of a 35-year-old in Brisbane.

Thomas posted a video saying he wanted to spread a “positive message” and to pursue restorative justice with the 16-year-old, who met with him and apologised for the attack.

The inquiry was announced in September to investigate LGBTI hate crimes which took place between 1970 and 2010.

Anthony Avalos had said that he “liked girls and boys” prior to his death on June 21 this year, according to a child protection official.

The 13-year-old’s mother heard screaming outside and rushed to stop the alleged assault, causing the 40-year-old man to flee to his vehicle and drive away.