On April 3, 2024, at a Trans Picnic in Manchester, Trans Mutual Aid Manchester reported two harassment incidents involving groups of men who threatened picnic-goers. The first involved tearing down a Progress Pride flag, setting it ablaze, and threatening a member with a knife. The second incident included shouting abuse and vandalizing remaining flags. Fortunately, no one was harmed due to the intervention of community members. The group addressed the severity of these attacks on the trans community, emphasizing the need for broader societal awareness and protection, citing a rising trend in transphobic hate crimes in the UK.
"To those outside the trans community, we hope this can be something of a wake-up call to know the kind of rampant abuse we face by those who know they can attack us freely."
"Trans Mutual Aid Manchester will not stand for this, and we call on those outside our community to take steps to defend us, and to those within our community we promise that we will be taking increasing steps to ensure the safety and security of our events and our community."
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