Overview

• Pixie Polite was punched in the back of the head and neck during a verbal homophobic assault at a Tesco Express in Colliers Wood on July 28
• She received treatment at a London A&E for a general head injury, was cleared of concussion and is now resting at home under medical advice
• Metropolitan Police officers launched a hate crime investigation within minutes of the attack and are examining CCTV, eyewitness accounts and the suspect photograph, with no arrests so far
• The drag performer has faced four separate homophobic or transphobic incidents in the past month, including verbal abuse and threats on public transport
• London saw an 18.7% drop in homophobic hate crimes between June 2024 and June 2025, but attacks on high-profile LGBTQ+ figures continue to raise concerns