Jade Thirlwall has recalled a terrifying incident of racist abuse she suffered in school. The Little Mix singer, who has Egyptian-Yemeni heritage, said a bully once pinned her down in the school toilets and put a bindi spot on her forehead.
She said the horrific attack triggered the eating disorder that she suffered while at school and had a devastating effect on her mental health in general.
Speaking to Vogue Arabia, Jade, 27, said: "During one incident someone pinned me down in the toilets and put a bindi spot on my forehead. "There was a complete lack of education and understanding of different races and faiths. "It affected my mental health.
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