Commuter racially abused on 2 trains for not wearing a mask despite being exempt

dailystar.co.uk:

KentLive reports.But despite wearing a lanyard that identifies that fact, she was met with racist abuse from fellow passengers.Tam said that she was on board a carriage from Sevenoaks to Charing Cross when other commuters began verbally insulting her.She explained: “I was reading my paper and minding my own business.

I wasn’t wearing a mask as I have physical and mental health issues which makes me exempt.“I carry a sunflower lanyard which shows that I have these disabilities.“There were two older men sitting behind me talking very loudly and making rude comments.“He was trying to pretend it was a conversation with his friend but I knew he wanted everyone to hear.“He was labelling me as a Punjab, which I’m not, and he was discriminating.