30-year-old gay man attacked June 11 in Iowa City: suffered severe concussion, shattered knee, broken hand, and three fractured ribs; cops looking for 6'-6'2" African American

The Daily Iowan reports that a gay man said another man yelled a gay slur at him and assaulted him last week in Iowa City. in an alley between the 100 block of East College and East Burlington Streets on June 11.

The alleged victim told police he was confronted by an African-American male who struck him in the face. The man told police he then fell back against the wall, sustaining cuts to his face, knee and ankle.

     The release said the area of the incident was checked by officers along with the victim, but the suspect was not located. Police said the alleged victim declined medical assistance.

     In an interview with The Daily Iowan, the alleged victim said he was walking along Clinton when greeted by a stranger walking the opposite way in an alley between the 100 block of East College and East Burlingston Streets..

     The alleged victim, who has requested anonymity due to a fear for his safety, recalled the stranger called him a “f*cking faggot.” The alleged victim, who said he is an openly gay man, said he dismissed the comment and turned toward the direction he was headed. Then the assailant reportedly punched the man in the eye, threw him into a brick wall, and kicked him several times.