A transgender girl was viciously attacked by a group of masked youths after disclosing her gender identity and engaging in a sexual act, a court has been told. The 18-year-old girl was enticed to a car park in Harrow, north-west London under the pretense of attending a roller disco, according to testimony at the Old Bailey. The attackers turned on her after learning she was transgender following a relationship with one of the boys, the court heard.
Prosecutors stated that members of the group orchestrated a plan to harm the girl. She expressed feeling a lack of trust in people and bears physical scars from the ordeal. Summer Betts-Ramsey, Bradley Harris, Camron Osei, Shiloh Hindes, and a 17-year-old boy have admitted to causing serious bodily harm with intent. Betts-Ramsey also admitted to possessing a knife, while a 17-year-old girl admitted to robbing the girl’s handbag and possessing a class B drug following the attack.
During the events leading up to the attack, the girl, in a previous encounter with Harris at his residence, denied being transgender despite a friend’s disclosure. The situation escalated when the girl performed a sex act on Harris, which later led to further revelations about her gender identity. This revelation prompted threats and violence from the group against the girl.
The attack took place in a car park where Betts-Ramsey brandished a knife and repeatedly stabbed the girl while others joined in assaulting her. The victim was left with multiple stab wounds and other injuries before bystanders intervened and emergency services were called.
The assailants later boasted about the attack on social media, with one of them even sending a chilling message to the victim. The incident left the victim physically and emotionally scarred, highlighting the devastating consequences of the violent assault.
“Attacking a girl because she’s trans… it’s disgusting,” to which Betts-Ramsey responded, “IT deserved it.” The sentencing is ongoing. Explore a world of award-winning British journalism. Enjoy a complimentary 1-month subscription to The Telegraph, granting you unlimited access to our acclaimed website, exclusive app, money-saving deals, and much more.
