Overnight Attack May Have Been Bias Crime

A man arrested Sunday night after attacking a gay man in a RV park said the fact that the man is gay is part of the reason he attacked him.

Matthew Holt, who is being held on suspicion of assault and intimidation, attacked the man after approaching him to buy drugs and being told by the man that he and his family don't use and don't have drugs, according to police.

Holt made statements to the arresting officer that led the officer to believe the victim's sexuality were a motivating factor, police said.

The case has been referred to the office of the Multnomah County District Attorney will decide what charges to ask a grand jury to consider.