RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Pixie Polite ‘punched in head' in ‘homophobic assault' at Tesco as cops launch probe
Cops have launched an urgent probe after Pixie, whose real name is Mark Wickens, was reportedly assaulted by a man inside the store on Monday night.
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Mark Wickens, known on-stage as Pixie Polite, told fans about the alleged assault on Instagram
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Cops are treating the incident as a 'hate crime'
Pixie, who came fifth in the fourth season of
Posting about the assault on Instagram, the 32-year-old said the incident "evolved from general comments and mocking, into verbal homophobic abuse, then into violence".
The Met Police has since launched an urgent investigation into the assault, which is being treated as a "hate crime".
Cops have also appealed for information about the incident and have urged anyone with details to call 101 referencing CAD 5855/28JUL.
A spokesperson said: "At 18:10hrs on Monday, 28 July officers responded to reports of assault and verbal abuse inside a shop on High Street Colliers Wood, Merton.
"Police spoke with one victim, a person in their 30s. An investigation has been launched and the incident is being treated as a hate crime.
"Enquiries are ongoing. At this stage no arrests have been made.
"The victim is being supported by officers. We understand the impact this will have had on the LGBTQ+ community.
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"If you have any concerns please speak to a local police officer."
No arrests have yet been made.
The incident comes just months after
The tragedy was announced by publicist Simon Jones, who paid tribute to the "incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person".
Williams won the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, which aired in 2019.
They went on to compete in an all-winners season of the franchise in the US in 2022 - the only Brit to do so.
Williams also starred on BBC Three show
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