Portland man beats naked cyclists with metal pipe; hate crime charges filed

The attack happened on June 3 near Northwest 19th Avenue and Flanders Street. A suspect is in custody facing assault and bias crime charges.

PORTLAND, Oregon — A man is facing hate crime and assault charges for allegedly attacking a group of naked cyclists in Northwest Portland’s Nob Hill neighborhood.

According to a probable cause affidavit, the assault happened on June 3 near Northwest 19th Avenue and Flanders Street. A group of nine unclothed cyclists were on a bike ride when police said 39-year-old Robert Houchins confronted them. 

Houchins picked up a 3-foot metal pipe and hit two of the men while yelling “get out

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