What happened with Rosie Jones? British comedian says she was subjected to a homophobic and ableist attack

British comedian Rosie Jones, in a recent social media post, shared how she and her stand-up comic pal Lee Peart were attacked by a plastic wine bottle, in an "ableist and homophobic" assault on a UK train.

The incident was reported to the British Transport Police (BTP), who are looking into the case.

Jones, who is a writer, actress, and disability rights advocate, has ataxic cerebral palsy, which affects movement and coordination. She noted that the perpetrators "shouted slurs" and mocked the voices of her and comedian Peart.

What happened to Rosie Jones and Lee Peart

Comedian Rosie Jones and her pal Lee Peart were returning on a train home from a gig in Brighton on October 5 when they were targeted by three people.

Peart in the video can be heard saying,

"Here I am with one of my favorite people and look, you know what that was from, being attacked by ableist and homophobic ar**holes."

Rosie continues,

"Three people mocked both of our voices threw wine."

Peart clarified that the group threw a bottle of "red wine" and called it "what a waste." Peart added,

"This is the reality we are getting to now in this country where it's like, 'What's going on?'."

Peart captioned the video,

"Rosie Jones and I were attacked on a train by awful individuals. Where is this country going? It's getting so much worse."

Peart, while giving an update on their health, later clarified that both of them were doing fine following the attack and had reported the incident to the British Transport Police.

He also added that the BTP took them home and "were wonderful."

Jones took to Instagram on October 6 to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day and reflected on the incident, saying,

"Today was going to be about me celebrating all that is good and brilliant about having CP. But on the train home from our gig last night, me and my good pal Lee were victims of ableism and homophobia. They mocked our voices, shouted slurs at us and even threw a wine bottle (plastic, thankfully)."

She added,

"It was a stark reminder that my CP makes me stand out, and is often used as a weapon against me. Unfortunately the worms of this world use my disability to try and make me feel like a victim. I am not."

Rosie noted that people suffering from Cerebral Palsy should "never be made to feel like guests in an unwelcoming and hostile world" and noted that they have "as much of a right to be here as anybody else."

According to the Independent, a spokesperson for BTP confirmed the incident and added that inquiries and investigations are set to continue, and anyone who observed the incident or has any other information can contact the British Transport Police.

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