UK: Man Makes Death Threats to Muslim Woman on Train
The British Transport Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime and have launched an appeal for information.
Tamea recounted that a group of four men initially engaged her in friendly conversation. However, the tone changed when she mentioned she was studying for a PhD and researching racism in education.
This prompted a series of racist remarks, including one man saying, "kill all Muslims."
Reflecting on recent UK-wide riots, Tamea said, "Given the events that took place four weeks ago, I was really uncomfortable and intimidated," Yahoo News reported on Tuesday.
Tamea recorded audio and video clips of the exchanges. In one clip, a man in a blue and white checked shirt told her he might kill her "when you’re walking home," and then chuckled.
In another clip, discussing immigration, the man said, "We have to kill all the f***** Muslims, get rid of the f***** before they come over here."
He also mentioned, "I’m gonna get my Uzi machine gun and kill as many Muslims as I can. I won’t do you though, you’re a nice girl."
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Additionally, the man used the N-word multiple times when talking about Notting Hill Carnival.
Tamea explained that she remained polite due to adrenaline, describing it as a "survival thing" where she felt the need to be "extra amenable, extra nice, extra friendly, extra welcoming."
She noted that one of the men was sitting right next to her, making her feel "wedged in."
The man in the blue and white checked shirt was identified as the primary agitator. Tamea initially thought he was joking when he described himself as racist, but soon realized he was serious.
When the ticket inspector arrived, Tamea reported the men's behavior, and they were eventually asked to leave the train.
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The British Transport Police stated, "We are aware of a video on social media that shows an incident of hate crime on a train at Liverpool South Parkway on Saturday, 7 September. We take all reports very seriously and are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via text on 61016 reference 787 of 7 September or call 0800 405040. Or contact Crimestoppers UK anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Source: Agencies
