Police are appealing for witnesses after a spate of homophobic attacks on Clapham Common.

Three homophobic assaults are suspected to have taken place between August and October this year.

Only one incident has been reported to police which was an attack in Windmill Drive, on Saturday, August 30 just after 4pm.

The victim, a young man, was approached by two men who threatened him because he was gay.

One of the men tried to punch him but missed and the victim ran away.

The man called the police and reported the crime anonymously, explaining he did not want to take the matter further.

Lambeth Police met with the Clapham Common Advisory Committee and have been made aware of a further two incidents, which have not been reported.

Police are appealing for possible victims of crime from the Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual Transgender (LGBT) community to come forward and report the incidents.

PC David Brunton, of Lambeth LGBT Liaison Officer, said: "We have heard there have been a number of attacks on the LGBT community which has not been reported to Police.

"We take homophobic crime incredibly seriously and would urge any victims to come forward to the police, Lambeth Council or organisations like GALOP - who are a LGBT anti-violence and abuse charity."

If you have been a victim of crime or know any information please contact Lambeth Police on 101 or email David.Brunton@met.police.uk