A Muslim woman who was subjected to racist abuse while on a train in the north of England has thanked members of the public who came to her defence.
Ruhi Rahman was travelling on the Tyne & Wear Metro with her sister when they were approached by a man who launched into an abusive tirade, telling them "this is my country", demanding they leave their seats and telling other passengers she could "bomb the train".
Posting on her Facebook page about the incident, Rahman said: "Before I even got a chance to react to his comments, the women beside me supported me and helped. "After a while most of the people on the Metro came over and spoke up for us and were being so supportive."
Other passengers in the carriage, described as "angels" by Rahman, told the man to get off the train.
"The women beside me started to cry because she was so disgusted with his comments and she said no one should go though this and everyone also gave me a hug," Rahman wrote.
