UPDATE
More held over homophobic attack
Six more youths have been arrested over a homophobic attack on a trainee police officer in
Liverpool city centre.
James Parkes, 22, was assaulted by up to 20 people outside Superstar Boudoir in Stanley Street
on Sunday night.
He suffered multiple skull fractures and is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital, police
said.
The boys, one aged 13, two aged 15 and two aged 16, were arrested overnight and bailed.
Another boy, 15, was arrested earlier.
Six others have been bailed.
Studying CCTV footage
All 12 suspects, who are from Kirkdale, Anfield, Kensington, Fazakerley and Walton, were
arrested on suspicion of assault.
The 15-year-old is still being questioned by detectives.
Mr Parkes was attacked as he left the bar with his male partner and two friends at 2200 GMT.
He previously worked as a community support officer before joining Merseyside Police as a
trainee officer in May.
Officers are still reviewing CCTV footage from a number of bars on Stanley Street.
The city's gay community have organised a candlelit vigil to take place at the scene of the attack
on Sunday evening.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend.
