A RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star has reportedly been assaulted at a supermarket after receiving ‘homophobic abuse’.
Pixie Polite, whose real name is Mark Wickens, said they were punched by a man inside a Tesco store in London on Monday night.
The 32-year-old took to Instagram to explain that the alleged incident ‘evolved from general comments and mocking, into verbal homophobic abuse, then into violence’.
It is believed that the police have been alerted and they visited the drag artist in hospital.
Pixie, who finished fifth in the series in 2022, was said to have suffered a suspected concussion, but doctors found their symptoms were ‘conducive with a general head injury’.
Last night, Pixie posted on Instagram saying: ‘Majorly appreciate everyone’s concern and blown away by the amount of messages I have received.
‘Feeling a little groggy today, and have taken the day off to rest and process what happened.
‘Overall I’m pretty much fine but I am feeling the same sense of righteous indignation I felt last night. So please enjoy this picture of me looking like a bad ass, while I daydream about justice today.’
Responding beneath, one fan @carlycheers22 wrote: ‘I’m absolutely heartbroken that this happened to you. Sending you so much love and the biggest hugs.
Meanwhile, @ramonart added: ‘Sending you all my love.’
Followers were quick to share messages of support in the comments section. One user wrote: “I’’m absolutely heartbroken that this happened to you. Sending you so much love and the biggest hugs.”
Actress Charlie Craggs also wrote: “We all have your back and are ready to fight.”
And on their Stories, they also took time to share a message of “Free Palestine” , telling users “And while I have all of your attention”.
The incident is now under investigation with the Metropolitan Police and it is said that the alleged attack is being treated as a ‘hate crime’, according to the Mirror.
A picture has reportedly been taken of the alleged assaulter who was caught on CCTV.
Meanwhile, Pixie is being supported by police officers, who she described as being ‘surprisingly great’.
A Met Police spokesperson has said: ‘At 18:10hrs on Monday, 28 July officers responded to reports of assault and verbal abuse inside a shop on High Street Colliers Wood, Merton.
‘Police spoke with one victim, a person in their 30s. An investigation has been launched and the incident is being treated as a hate crime. Enquiries are ongoing. At this stage no arrests have been made.’
They added: ‘The victim is being supported by officers. We understand the impact this will have had on the LGBTQ+ community. If you have any concerns please speak to a local police officer.’
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