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Rosie Jones Reports Ableist, Homophobic Abuse on Train as British Transport Police Investigate

The pair used their account to highlight discrimination after reporting the episode to transport police.

Overview

  • Jones and fellow comedian Lee Peart say three passengers mocked their voices, shouted slurs, and threw wine during the journey.
  • British Transport Police said officers were called to East Croydon station at about 10:30 p.m. on 5 October after reports of a group abusing and assaulting passengers on a Brighton-to-Victoria service.
  • The comedians reported the incident to police, and Peart said BTP took them home and provided support.
  • Jones shared the account on World Cerebral Palsy Day, stressing that disabled people should not be made to feel unwelcome in public spaces.
  • Police said inquiries are ongoing and appealed for witnesses, with no arrests or case outcome reported in the coverage.