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Gay couple 'beaten on London bus for refusing to kiss' say they're 'not scared

Chris, left, and Melania, right, were left covered in blood after a gang of men allegedly battered them on a bus. (Courtesy)

A Ryanair stewardess and her girlfriend who were left bloodied following an alleged homophobic attack on a London bus say they are 'not scared about being visibly queer'.

Melania Geymonat, 28, from Uruguay, and partner Chris, 29, from USA, claimed they were attacked by a gang of young men who allegedly demanded they kiss each other.

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