[Kate!]

A gay paramedic has been burnt alive in an alleged homophobic attack in Latvia.

Normunds Kindzulis, 29, died after he was doused in flammable fuel and set ablaze in the suspected arson at his home.

The victim was tragically unable to survive his horrific injuries that left him with burns to 85% of his body

Another gay man was also burned in the blaze as he rushed to Normunds' aid, campaigners urging the police to treat the incident as a homophobic hate crime claimed, according to the*Star Online.

Normunds was rushed to hospital for burns treatment in Latvia's capital of Riga following the alleged attack on April 23.

[LeatherTrumpet]

"Homophobic attack"


as its not been established - some are saying suicide

here is a link:

https://www.euronews.com/2021/04/30/...ampaigners-say

[bitontheslide]

the police weren't going to investigate it and are the ones saying it was probably suicide, but how can that be determined without an investigation. I would suggest there is some clear bias from the police

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by Kate!

A gay paramedic has been burnt alive in an alleged homophobic attack in Latvia.

Normunds Kindzulis, 29, died after he was doused in flammable fuel and set ablaze in the suspected arson at his home.

The victim was tragically unable to survive his horrific injuries that left him with burns to 85% of his body

Another gay man was also burned in the blaze as he rushed to Normunds' aid, campaigners urging the police to treat the incident as a homophobic hate crime claimed, according to the*Star Online.

Normunds was rushed to hospital for burns treatment in Latvia's capital of Riga following the alleged attack on April 23.

OMG how atrocious ! I m very sad and shocked by this , talk about uncivilised. How can people treat other people like this for such a brain dead reason, its disgusting.

[Niamh.]

Thats horrific

[arista]

Evil Attack and Murder

[LeatherTrumpet]

"Latvia's President Egils Levits tweeted: "There is no place for hatred in Latvia," adding that if it was confirmed to be a homophobic attack, the criminal would be more guilty."

[Tom4784]

Eastern Europe is an embarrassment when it comes to it's attitude towards LGBT people. There is no doubt that this attack was homophobic in nature, and sadly, this murder will likely go unsolved since the police are less likely to solve the case if it's an LGBT victim.

Evil and hate go hand in hand, and the latter enables the former.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

"Homophobic attack"


as its not been established - some are saying suicide

here is a link:

https://www.euronews.com/2021/04/30/...ampaigners-say

Who the hell would commit suicide like that , it's clearly a brutal attack just admit it .

Horrific crime !

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Who the hell would commit suicide like that , it's clearly a brutal attack just admit it .

Horrific crime !

Many have.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Many have.

This isn't about other people though

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

This isn't about other people though

Neither is about speculation as fact

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

"Homophobic attack"


as its not been established - some are saying suicide

here is a link:

https://www.euronews.com/2021/04/30/...ampaigners-say

Glad to see that this is your take from the news story

[Jake.]

Anyway, absolutely horrific. RIP

[Ammi]

...horrifying beyond all words...there was also another injured man who tried to help him...

[arista]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

fake news


i don't trust sites such as euronews

EuroNews is part owned by ITN
they are Legit.

[Amy Jade]

This is incredibly sad and clearly not a suicide attempt, I think even saying so is incredibly disrespectful.

I hope they catch the culprits, this man was worth so much and I hope his family know he's a hero.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by arista

EuroNews is part owned by ITN
they are Legit.

Its being reported on other sites too.

Poor poor man.

[Kazanne]

What a terrible way to die,poor,poor man, I hope justice is served, but somehow doubt it

[UserSince2005]

What a handsome young man. He should have escaped.

[bitontheslide]

if a pedestrian gets run over by a car, we don't automatically say the pedestrian obviously intended to kill themselves. The police would investigate and see what actually happened.

If someone dies from burning, the default is not ... it must have been suicide, no need to investigate. The police investigate and find out what happened. This is basic stuff, and the blinkers being put on by some people are laughable

[Cherie]

Horrific way to die poor guy

[GoldHeart]

I just don't understand the casual attitude here ,even if it WAS suicide and that's a big IF , someone has still died in a horrific disturbing way.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I just don't understand the casual attitude here ,even if it WAS suicide and that's a big IF , someone has still died in a horrific disturbing way.

Exactly, what is wrong with people?

[Amy Jade]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I just don't understand the casual attitude here ,even if it WAS suicide and that's a big IF , someone has still died in a horrific disturbing way.

100% it's disturbing and disappointing to say the least.