RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite ‘punched in head' in ‘homophobic assault' at Tesco as cops launch probe
Cops have launched an urgent probe after Pixie, whose real name is Mark Wickens, was reportedly assaulted by a man inside the store on Monday night.
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Pixie, who came fifth in the fourth season of Ru Paul's Drag Race, claimed she was punched in the head and neck after being verbally abused.
Posting about the assault on Instagram, the 32-year-old said the incident "evolved from general comments and mocking, into verbal homophobic abuse, then into violence".
The Met Police has since launched an urgent investigation into the assault, which is being treated as a "hate crime".
Cops have also appealed for information about the incident and have urged anyone with details to call 101 referencing CAD 5855/28JUL.
A spokesperson 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.
"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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