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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Greg Evans

Rosie Jones: Police investigating after wine thrown at comedian in ‘ableist and homophobic’ attack on train

Police are investigating after comedian Rosie Jones was the victim of an ableist and homophobic attack on a train, where a plastic bottle of wine was thrown at her and a friend.

The 35-year-old, who is also a writer and has ataxic cerebral palsy, which affects her movement and speech, said the perpetrators “shouted slurs” and mocked her voice, as well as that of comedian Lee Peart, who was with her on the journey.

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