Rosie Jones, Lee Peart Attacked on South London Train

Comedian and writer Rosie Jones, 35, who has ataxic cerebral palsy, and fellow comedian Lee Peart said they were verbally abused and had red wine thrown at them by three passengers on a south London train in what they described as an ableist and homophobic attack. They posted video showing wine splattered on the carriage and said the attackers mocked their voices and shouted slurs; Jones said a plastic wine bottle was thrown. Both reported the incident to British Transport Police, who attended East Croydon station on Oct. 5, offered support and are investigating. Peart said they were physically unharmed and thanked followers for messages, while Jones linked the episode to World Cerebral Palsy Day and said it highlighted ongoing discrimination against disabled people. Both have praised the British Transport Police for their help and the incident has prompted wider discussion about ableism and homophobia in public spaces.