January 2nd 2025.
A man appeared in court recently after being accused of targeting well-known comedian Matt Lucas. The 32-year-old defendant, Ayub Dirie, allegedly verbally abused Lucas with homophobic language while he was on his way to a football match at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 27th of last year.
During a brief hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court, Dirie, dressed in a black coat, only spoke to confirm his name and address. He was also charged with racially aggravated harassment and using abusive words towards two police officers. The case was sent to Snaresbrook Crown Court for a case management hearing on January 30th, and Dirie was granted unconditional bail.
Lucas, known for his roles in popular shows like Little Britain and The Great British Bake Off, recently opened up about his experiences being targeted with homophobic abuse while attending football matches. In a post on social media, he shared that he has been verbally abused twice this season while simply walking to the stadium. He described being called "a f***ing queer c**t" and being told that "our club doesn't want disgusting gay fans."
In response to these incidents, Lucas expressed his frustration with the lack of action being taken against homophobia in the world of football. He stated, "If you're a player and that offends you less than wearing a rainbow-colored armband for a couple of matches, then maybe you're part of the problem." His post received an outpouring of support from fans and other celebrities, with many stating that nobody should have to face this kind of abuse.
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