Helen Flanagan verbally abused defending woman on London Tube

Helen Flanagan, former Coronation Street star, has described a frightening incident on the London Underground in which she and another female passenger were verbally abused by a man after confronting him for allegedly taking a photo of a woman without her consent. Initially feeling intimidated, Flanagan hesitated to speak up until another woman challenged the man, who responded aggressively with foul language. When Flanagan defended the woman, the man turned his abuse toward her, making personal remarks about her appearance, including accusing her of having 'so much Botox.' Flanagan expressed feeling shaken and uncomfortable by the encounter, highlighting the intimidation and distress such public harassment can cause, especially when standing up for others. Despite the ordeal, she emphasized her commitment to supporting other women in similar situations. The incident has sparked conversation about safety and harassment on public transport.