A couple of 30-year-old men from Bologna were subjected to a homophobic physical attack at Vernazza in the Cinque Terre on Thursday night.
The two men were waiting fro a train in the popular resort when three men of about the same age approached them and insulted them.
One of the trio then punched one of the gay men in the face.
Vernazza council voiced regret over the incident and said "we are inclusive".
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