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PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Police in Portland are investigating what they say was a random, hate crime that left a man unconscious. Investigators say the victim was assaulted because his attackers thought he was gay.
The victim was hospitalized. He is now at home recovering from a head injury.
It happened early Saturday morning near the corner of Forest and Cumberland Avenues. Police say the victim was walking home when he was approached by Two men. The men used homophobic slurs and proceeded to attack him.
Police are not saying if the victim is gay. They say it doesn't matter, the fact that he was targeted because he was perceived to be, is unsettling.
Members of Portland's gay and lesbian community are being urged to keep their guard up.
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